Flying from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when organising your flight from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER).
Perth Airport is located in Perth. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to PER.
With more travellers during busy months like August, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Chicago to PER leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From central Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Need a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Perth Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Perth Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Chicago Midway International Airport and PER:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to PER:
About Perth Airport (PER)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Perth Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near PER:
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 28 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Perth Airport, 554 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just 1.248 €. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from Chicago to PER. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of departure times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Chicago to Perth Airport.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Perth Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Perth in February when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Chicago to PER, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 35ºC.
Travel in August if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 20ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to Perth Airport.
More about Perth
After locking in your flight from Chicago to Perth Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Perth:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Mill Point Swan River, Fremantle Prison and The Perth Mint are must-do's during your Perth adventure.
Complete your Perth trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Chicago to Perth Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Perth. Browse the deals and instantly compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.