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

• 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 Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Perth to Melbourne Airport takes 3h 33m, 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 Perth to Melbourne Airport range from $506 to $717, with an average of $596 over the past 12 months. Anything below $506 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $596 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 Airport 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.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Perth to Melbourne Airport 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 $2,175. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $299, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at 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 Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Adelaide (ADL) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Perth to Melbourne Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $574 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $625, a difference of $51.

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 Perth and Melbourne Airport. 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 35m, compared to 7h 40m via Adelaide (ADL) and 8h 24m via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

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

Among airlines operating Perth to Melbourne Airport 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.

Passengers arriving at Melbourne can make use of the many car hire services that are available at the airport. If you’re looking for a hire vehicle at Melbourne Airport, you will find various car hire offices located on the ground floor of the airport car park connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Perth Airport is well connected to the city centre by road and takes around 15min to reach by car. Passengers travelling via Perth Airport can also take the Line 380 bus from the city centre to reach the airport terminals. This service costs about A$ 4 and takes roughly 35min.

If you are arriving at Melbourne Airport and require a wheelchair or mobility assistance, you should let your airline know before you travel. They will arrange for a member of Melbourne Airport’s staff to meet you from the plane and help escort you through the airport.

The SkyBus city express is the most efficient public transport to take you into stops at the city centre. If your accommodation is in a nearby district, shuttle buses can drop you off at your hotel door. You can also find regional buses if you’re going even further afield.

There are plenty of dining choices across the airport. If you’re looking for a drink and some good pub food, you could take a look at Four Alls Brew house in Terminal 2 for a local craft beer and a snack. In Terminal 3, there is the Blackwood Beer and Wine with its chic décor. Terminal 1 has perhaps the biggest range in its food court, with Guzman y Gomez for Mexican or Harvest Food Store for fresh food on the go.

The airport is a 30-minute drive from Melbourne city centre. If you’re travelling to Melbourne for only a short time, you can still find a couple of hotels near the airport. The Park Royal Melbourne Airport is the most convenient, located just opposite the terminal. Two other choices across from the airport campus include the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and the Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport.

If you’re looking for a break to stretch your legs, you could pop across the road from the Melbourne Airport to the Tullamarine Woodlands Historic Park and its 1840s timber house.