Cheap flights from Melbourne to Perth from $189 AVV, MEL → PER

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $320 to $509.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 26-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

195 fares on 16 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $320.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $143 to $189.

At $189, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 May 2027, 5 May 2027 costs $167: $22 less than the cheapest found recently.

Jetstar · Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Perth Airport (PER) · nonstop · found 4 days ago

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Every date we hold

24 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $167.

Return

Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Perth?

The cheapest return found recently is $415 with Virgin Australia, 1 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $320 with Jetstar, 2 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $363 to $501.

How much is a one-way flight from Melbourne to Perth?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $189 with Jetstar, 3 May 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $167 with Jetstar, 5 May 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $170 to $183.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Perth?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $320, 2 Feb 2027 to 13 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $167, 5 May 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Perth?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Perth?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $439 with Virgin Australia, 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $189 with Jetstar, 3 May 2027, found yesterday.

Every nonstop date from Melbourne to Perth

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Perth?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 3 May 2027, takes 4 h 10 min from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth?

Between 19 Nov and 20 Sept 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 10 of the 16 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 6. Between 16 Jan 2027 and 5 May 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on all 5 departure dates we hold.