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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne to Perth:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 10:13
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 01:58.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to Perth:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne to Perth takes 4h 13m, covering 4,363 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Melbourne to Perth range from $494 to $680, with an average of $584 over the past 12 months. Anything below $494 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $584 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $582 return and stopover options via Adelaide (ADL) at $596.

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne to Perth flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 78% on time
• Virgin Australia: 77% on time
• Jetstar: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Perth flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 31%, and Night flights for 0%.

Perth Airport (PER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EverythingFleet
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• No Birds
• Europcar

Flights from Melbourne to Perth may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL). Flights usually arrive at Perth (PER).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne to Perth route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne to Perth most commonly connect through:

• Adelaide (ADL) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Melbourne to Perth. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $575 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne and Perth. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 04m, compared to 9h 57m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 12h 36m via Adelaide (ADL).

Perth is 3 hours behind Melbourne (Western Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Perth are RAC Arena, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, and Perth Town Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Perth on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne to Perth flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection
• IndiGo: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.