Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Perth is two hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are 49 Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, pick the 06:10 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:45 with Jetstar.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ADL to PER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport. When you're ready to start your Perth adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Australia:
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating ADL to PER flights, with 77.99% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between ADL and PER:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
72% of flights leaving from Adelaide Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Adelaide Airport is about 6 kms (4 miles) from central Adelaide. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ADL. Whether you have an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you're getting in on a late Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near PER:
Grab a Perth Airport rental car and discover Perth and beyond with your own wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and No birds are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Perth Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Perth in March.
The warmest month in Perth is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ADL to PER sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Perth has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 40 kms (25 miles) south of Perth, a trip to Rockingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Penguin Island, Rockingham Wild Encounters and Penguin Island Sand Bar.
Around 64 kms (40 miles) south of Perth, Mandurah is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Silver Sands Beach, Yalgorup National Park and Town Beach.