Flight prices reach over $1500 as Dockers lock in grand final spot

Sport AFL AFL Flight prices reach over $1500 as Dockers lock in grand final spot Alyssa Bone September 19, 2026 - 1.05am

shares Share article Fremantle fans will have to pay at least $1586 to make their way from Perth to the Melbourne next weekend to support their team in the AFL grand final .

Within an hour of the Dockers defeating the Swans 12.11 (83) - 10.11 (71) on Friday, airlines cashed in with additional flights between Perth and Melbourne.

The Dockers are the first team through to the 2026 AFL grand final. Getty Images

Virgin and Qantas have together added 24 new flights to ensure Dockers fans arrive in Melbourne on time to support their fans in the stands at the MCG.