Flights to Perth in 2021
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | $389 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
| Round-trip from | $340 | From Sydney to Perth |
| One-way from | $158 | One-way flight from Sydney to Perth |
Cheapest prices for Perth flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Perth?
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SYD - PER Price
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$381 - $622
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PER Temperature
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18 - 32 °C
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PER Rainfall
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6 - 142 mm
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Peak season
Perth is Western Australia’s capital and its largest city. Famous for its big open spaces, dominant skyscrapers, wine-growing and laid-back lifestyle, Perth offers a unique blend of urban and natural landscapes. Most travellers arrive on cheap flights to Perth during the summer holidays for the various events and festivals taking place. The annual Perth Festival and Swan Valley midsummer feast are just two of the popular summer events. Prices for flight tickets rise in the summer months, which can be hot but the perfect time to hit the stunning white sand beaches for a dip and watersports, or cool off in the shady national parks that border the city. Another peak holiday time is during the July school holidays, when cheap flights to Perth are harder to find.
Off Season
Perth experiences nearly year round sunshine, the winters are mild with average daily temps around 15C. The majority of the rainfall occurs in the winter months with showers, gale force winds and thunderstorms prevalent. May and June are the heaviest rainfall months, so pack wet weather gear if arriving on flights to Perth during this period.
When is the best time to book a flight to Perth?
The shoulder seasons of autumn and spring are generally less busy and a nice time to visit Perth if you want to avoid the hot summer weather. Autumn though still warm enough for sailing and watersports, doesn’t have the intense heat which in February can be 40C or higher. Spring might still have the odd rain shower but the landscape blooms with wildflowers. The cheapest flights to Perth are in March, and the most expensive are in January.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Perth?
The cheapest flights to Perth are usually found when departing on a Thursday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Perth?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the evening when visiting Perth. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.
How long is the flight to Perth?
Flights From Sydney to Perth – 5 hrs 10 mins
Flights From Melbourne to Perth – 4 hrs 15 mins
Flights From Brisbane to Perth – 5 hrs 35 mins
Flights From From Adelaide to Perth – 3 hrs 30 mins
Which airlines operate flights to Perth?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas and Tigerair are the four main domestic airlines that operate direct flights to Perth from the main cities in Australia, the cheapest flights to Perth are usually flying from Melbourne and Sydney. Etihad Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines also operate direct flights to Perth from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Perth Airport (PER) is a busy domestic and international hub and the gateway to Western Australia. Once landing in Perth Airport you can reach the city centre, 17 km away, by taking an Airport-City Shuttle ($15 for a single journey), or the Transperth, a bus that runs to and from Domestic Terminals 3 and 4. If landing at T1 or T2, there is a free terminal transfer bus that runs to T3 and T4. Taxis are available at all terminals and a trip to the CBD costs approximately $40.
How popular are flights to Perth this year?
There has been a 54% decrease in demand for Perth flights over the last year.
