Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport is 9 hours 30 minutes.
Perth is six hours ahead of Johannesburg and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from JNB to PER start at 20:45 — the first with South African Airways. The last departure is at 20:55 with South African Airways. Overall, there are four weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your JNB to PER flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
South African Airways is your gateway to exploring Perth (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport offered by this popular carrier.
South African Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for JNB to PER flights is South African Airways.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JNB and PER include:
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Perth Airport (PER)
ر.ق. 1,669 is the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,294. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from JNB to PER, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Finding cheap flights from JNB to PER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to JNB:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you're landing on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near PER:
Pick up a Perth Airport rental car and explore Perth and beyond with your own wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and No birds are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Perth Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport to central Perth has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Perth. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Perth Airport for January if you'd like to visit Perth during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to PER in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Perth has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 40 kilometres south of Perth, a visit to Rockingham will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
Around 64 kilometres south of Perth, Mandurah is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.
