Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport is 4 hours 16 minutes. Perth's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Perth 3 hours behind Melbourne.
You can choose from 491 weekly flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport. The 00:45 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight out between MEL and PER. Rex Regional Express operates the latest service of the day at 23:55 if early starts aren't your thing.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Perth holiday and experience this part of Australia, these leading carriers fly the MEL to PER route:
If you'd like to break up your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the MEL - PER route include:
Hobart International Airport
Adelaide Airport
Canberra Airport
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Australia. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as a driver's license or an ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from MEL to PER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport is ج.م. 6,005. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 12,011. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MEL to PER.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 42 minutes.
Got an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Perth Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PER:
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 28 minutes if you're 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 steer clear of 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 visit Perth during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17 ºC and 35 ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 8 ºC and 20 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MEL to PER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Perth
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Perth right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from MEL to PER:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mill Point Swan River, Fremantle Prison and The Perth Mint are must-do's during your Perth adventure.
Complete your Perth trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Perth Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Perth.
