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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Perth takes 4h 13m, covering 4,343 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 Airport to Perth range from $500 to $687, with an average of $590 over the past 12 months. Anything below $500 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $590 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $589 return, compared with $667 via a stopover through Adelaide (ADL).

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 Airport 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 $39–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $414 to $2,022. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Perth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $328, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

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 Airport to Perth usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and 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 Airport to Perth route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

• Adelaide (ADL) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Perth. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $581 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $619, 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 Airport and Perth. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 15m, compared to 8h 04m via Brisbane (BNE) and 11h 33m via Adelaide (ADL).

Perth is 3 hours behind Melbourne Airport (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 Airport 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.

Domestic flights operate from Melbourne T1, T3 and T4. If you want to relax in a comfortable area before your flight to Perth, there are three options of airline lounges. These include Virgin Australia Lounge in Terminal 3, The Qantas Club in Terminal 1 and REX Lounge in Terminal 4. Please check with your airline to see if you are eligible to use these lounges.

There is a dedicated shuttle bus that makes the journey from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Airport in roughly 19min and costs around A$ 15 one way. You can also take a taxi or rideshare service. The time to the airport from Melbourne centre will be about the same as the shuttle bus but the price will be A$ 45-70.

It’s rare but possible that you’ll fly from Avalon Airport via Sydney to Perth. From Melbourne centre, it’s generally a 45min drive to Avalon Airport. You have the option of taking a taxi or rideshare service. There is also a direct public bus that runs between Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station to Avalon Airport; the tickets for a one-way journey cost roughly A$ 24.

There are three types of parking at Melbourne Airport. The Value Car Park is the cheapest, but furthest away, and has a free shuttle service every 10 minutes. The Long-Term Car Park is more expensive and has a shuttle every 5 minutes, and the At Terminal Car Park is close enough to allow you to walk to the terminal buildings.

Perth Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals. Select the ‘Perth Airport Free WiFi’ network, register on any page in your internet browser and you will be able to surf for free. Melbourne Airport also offers free Wi-Fi via a hotspot. Select ‘Airport Free Wi-Fi’, enter your details and you can access the internet.

Terminals 1 and 2 are a 15-minute drive from Terminals 3 and 4. A shuttle bus runs 24/7 and connects the two complexes. From T1/2 to T3/4, the bus runs three times an hour between 6:00am and midnight and twice an hour between midnight and 6:00am. From T3/4 to T1/2, the bus runs twice an hour for 24 hours.

The most direct way to get into the centre of Perth from the airport would be to catch a taxi. The journey is around 20 minutes and there are two taxi companies – Black and White Cabs and Swan Taxis. The fare is approximately AUD43 one way and the driver may ask you to pay this upfront.