Flying from Melbourne to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the main airport in Melbourne. Search for flights from Melbourne to Perth Airport (PER) that leave from this terminal.
Expect to be traveling for 4 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Melbourne to Perth Airport flight.
Perth Airport is located in Perth. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER), with 118 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from MEL to PER is the 6:10am Jetstar service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 10:50pm with Jetstar.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to PER. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can book a direct flight from Melbourne to Perth Airport (PER) out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Melbourne to Perth Airport departing MEL include:
Virgin Australia is the airline most travelers choose for flights from MEL to PER.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Qantas.
MEL is about 15 miles from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Perth Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 35 miles or so.
It's vacation time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PER flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
76% of flights out of Avalon Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Perth Airport (PER)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Perth Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near PER and be in snooze mode sooner:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Perth Airport flight.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Central Perth is around 7 miles from Perth Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Perth Airport (PER)
Currently, $140 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Perth Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $281. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Melbourne to PER, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Melbourne to Perth Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Perth Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Perth Airport (PER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Perth Airport (PER). July is the busiest month to travel to Perth. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.
Before locking in your Melbourne to PER plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 64ºF to 90ºF.
July has temperatures of between 48ºF and 64ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Perth Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Perth
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Perth Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Perth:
Cottesloe Beach and Kings Park Observation Tower are just two of the top attractions to add to your Perth must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at City Beach.
Explore more of Australia
Bunbury is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Perth. Around 100 miles away to the south, top sights here include Koombana Beach, Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Australia, head for Busselton, roughly 120 miles south of Perth. Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty are highlights.
