Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Canberra is three hours ahead of Perth and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from PER to CBR start from 10:00 — the first with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 13:05 with Qantas. In total, you can choose from 19 weekly Perth Airport to Canberra Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PER to CBR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Qantas has direct flights from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Canberra — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
Qantas tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 71.19% of its services arriving as scheduled, Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating PER to CBR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PER and CBR:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
At the moment, ر.ق. 591 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Canberra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,182. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from PER to CBR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
73.04% of flights that leave from Perth Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
If you have a late Perth Airport to Canberra Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CBR:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Canberra Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Canberra and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Canberra Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Canberra. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
February is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Canberra in January.
Before locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Canberra Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Canberra, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PER to CBR in July. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres north-east of Canberra, a visit to Sydney will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra, Melbourne is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
