Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The timezone in Perth is UTC+8, which is five hours behind Wellington.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your WLG to PER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Perth Airport (PER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Perth Airport flight is C$367. A return ticket is currently C$845. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from WLG to PER if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Wellington International Airport to Perth Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out 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 WLG to PER.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Wellington International Airport to Perth Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
72.62% of flights that leave from Wellington International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Wellington International Airport from central Wellington, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near WLG? If you're catching an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Perth Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you have a late Wellington International Airport to Perth Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PER:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Perth Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and experience the lesser-explored corners of Perth and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Perth Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport to the centre of Perth has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Wellington International Airport to Perth Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Perth. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Wellington International Airport to Perth Airport for January if you want to go to Perth during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from WLG to PER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Perth is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. About 40 kilometres south of Perth, a visit to Rockingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
Around 64 kilometres 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.