Perth to Melbourne Flights (PER to MEL)

Route Reference

Perth to Melbourne

PER

Perth

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MEL

Melbourne

Distance	2,701 km / 1,678 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 3.2 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Perth
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Melbourne

Airlines Based in Australia or Australia

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

QF Qantas VA Virgin Australia JQ Jetstar Airways ZL Regional Express (Rex) QQ Alliance Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*PERMEL HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair PERMEL tells you the flight departs Perth and arrives in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Perth from Melbourne?

Perth (PER) is approximately 2,701 km (1,678 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).

How long is the flight from Perth to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from PER to MEL takes roughly 3.2 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Perth and Melbourne?

Perth is on Australia/Perth and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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