Flying from Houston to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when searching for a flight from Houston to Perth Airport (PER).
Perth Airport is located in Perth. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to PER, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Houston to PER leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
IAH is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Perth Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Perth Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between William P. Hobby Airport and PER:
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in approximately 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Houston to PER? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Perth Airport (PER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Perth Airport, few things beat 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 PER:
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport to the centre of Perth takes about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Perth Airport (PER)
Book a one-way ticket from Houston to Perth Airport from R 10,679 or travel return from just R 23,963. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To find cheap tickets from Houston to PER, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Houston to Perth Airport.
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Customise your journey using filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Houston to Perth Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Houston to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Perth Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Perth in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Perth. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Houston to PER during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 35ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Houston to Perth Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Perth
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Perth Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Perth:
Mill Point Swan River and Fremantle Prison are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Perth travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Perth Mint.
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