Travelling from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, making Perth six hours ahead of Port Elizabeth.
To ensure you get on your PLZ to PER flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport. O.R. Tambo International Airport is a popular stopover on the PLZ to PER route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to Perth Airport (PER)
Currently, R 8,833 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,502. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PLZ to PER if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport.
Handy information about Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
77.13% of flights taking off from Port Elizabeth International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Port Elizabeth International Airport from central Port Elizabeth, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PLZ:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
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 to explore Perth and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Perth Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport to central Perth has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Perth. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Perth is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Perth Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PLZ to PER around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Perth, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey about 40 kilometres south to Rockingham to tick off its popular sights. From Penguin Island to The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Mandurah is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south of Perth. No journey is complete without seeing Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.