Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Perth is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are 491 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport flights. If you want to take off early, select the 06:10 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:50 with Jetstar.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MEL to PER flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Perth, Australia. Take off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport:
Jetstar is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier that offers MEL to PER flights, with 70.18% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MEL and PER:
Adelaide Airport
Canberra Airport
Hobart International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)
At the moment, C$168 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$280. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to PER by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
Pick up a Perth Airport rental car and explore Perth and beyond with your own set of wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and No birds are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Perth Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Perth. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Perth in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport for January if you'd like to explore Perth during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to PER in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Rockingham is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Perth. Around 40 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Australia, consider Mandurah, roughly 64 kilometres south of Perth. Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park are among the biggest draws.
