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

• Earliest: departs at 04:55 and lands at 08:28
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 03:28.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Perth to Melbourne takes 3h 33m, 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 Perth to Melbourne range from $507 to $730, with an average of $597 over the past 12 months. Anything below $507 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $597 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $593 return, compared with $785 via a stopover through Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS).

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 Perth to Melbourne flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 88% on time
• Virgin Australia: 88% on time
• Jetstar: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Perth to Melbourne flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 15%, and Evening flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $430 to $2,187. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $298, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $60:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $83:

• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Hertz

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Perth to Melbourne route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Adelaide (ADL) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Perth to Melbourne. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $574 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $639, a difference of $65.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flying via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 24m, compared to 8h 57m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 9h 32m via Adelaide (ADL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Perth to Melbourne flights:

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

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