Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Perth.
Take your pick of 127 weekly Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 00:55 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PER to MEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, so jetting off to Melbourne (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Virgin Australia on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering PER to MEL flights is Virgin Australia. Its services land as scheduled 71.92% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PER and MEL:
Adelaide Airport
Canberra Airport
Launceston Airport
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
74% of flights that leave from Perth Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Perth Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Perth. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PER. Whether you have an early flight from Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Melbourne in March.
When booking your flight from Perth Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PER to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another essential stop in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without a visit to Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.