Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for MEL→PER. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $35.70 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 20,000 miles + $35.70 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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MEL to PER at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Perth International, Perth, Australia (PER)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- JQ, Qantas (QF), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Perth (PER)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $35.70 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | — | 221 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 13,500 pts + $34.47 | Nonstop | Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 14,400 pts + $49.14 | Nonstop | JQ, Qantas (QF) | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $55.90 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 5 | 270 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $35.70 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | — | 27 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 35,500 pts + $34.47 | Nonstop | Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $65.65 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 1 | 329 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $55.90 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 240 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $35.70 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $35.70 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 35,500 pts + $34.47 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $65.65 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $55.90 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 10,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 202 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 20,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 23 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly MEL to PER on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 35,500 · Velocity (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,500 · Velocity (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 35,500 · Velocity (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Melbourne to Perth award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $35.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 221 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 03:30 UTC). In business, 20,000 miles + $35.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 27 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 03:29 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MEL→PER?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 221 dates, business 27 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 270 dates, business 240 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 329 dates, business 329 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 326 dates, business 326 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MEL to PER?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 10,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MEL→PER award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 20,000 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.