Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Perth is 12 hours ahead of Durham and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RDU to PER flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Perth Airport (PER)
£511 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Return flights start from £1,180. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to PER, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to PER.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options 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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Perth Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is approximately 10 miles from central Perth. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Perth in February.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Perth Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Perth, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to PER in August. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Rockingham is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Perth. Around 25 miles away to the south, its best attractions include Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
Around 40 miles south of Perth, Mandurah is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.
