Flying from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know
Perth Airport is located in Perth. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to PER.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kms (4 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport, browse these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
IAD is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to PER flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER) leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a popular connection point.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kms (30 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Perth Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Perth Airport (PER)
Consider booking a hotel near PER if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Perth Airport flight.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of Perth. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER)
At the moment, £517 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Perth Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £1,132. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to PER, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER). Plan your visit to Perth in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Washington DC to PER plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Perth Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC and 18ºC.
More about Perth
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Perth:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Cottesloe Beach, Kings Park Observation Tower and City Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Perth.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Perth, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 161 kms (100 miles) south to Bunbury to tick off its leading attractions. From Koombana Beach to Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) south of Perth, Busselton is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty.