Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, making Perth 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free 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 SFO to PER flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Perth Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and PER:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Perth Airport (PER)
414 € is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Perth Airport flight. A return flight starts at 860 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to PER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Perth Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Perth Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
Consider booking a hotel near PER if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Perth Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and explore beyond Perth's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Perth Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Perth Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Perth based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Perth is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Perth Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to PER in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Perth has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 40 kilometres south of Perth, a trip to Rockingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
Mandurah is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south of Perth. No journey is complete without visiting Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.