Travelling from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know
Perth is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC. Perth Airport is located in Perth, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to PER.
April is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and PER:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to PER flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
74% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a popular transfer point.
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Perth Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
Pick up a Perth Airport rental car and explore Perth and beyond with your own set of wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and No birds are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Perth Airport flight.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Perth. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Perth Airport is 632 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.165 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to PER, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER)
January is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Perth Airport (PER). Visit Perth in September for a more low-key escape.
Book a Washington DC to PER plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Perth to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Perth Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Perth
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Perth right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Perth Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Cottesloe Beach, Kings Park Observation Tower and City Beach are must-do's during your Perth adventure.
Explore more of Australia
Perth has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south of Perth, a visit to Bunbury will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Koombana Beach, Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park.
Around 193 kilometres south of Perth, Busselton is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty.