Travelling from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Perth two hours behind Proserpine.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PPP to PER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Perth Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PPP and PER:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Perth Airport (PER)
At the moment, R 3,772 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Whitsunday Coast Airport to Perth Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,494. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from PPP to PER. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Perth Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PPP to PER.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Perth Airport.
Handy information about Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Whitsunday Coast Airport, data shows 61.81% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Proserpine to Whitsunday Coast Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you're getting in on a late Whitsunday Coast Airport to Perth Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PER:
Travel at your own speed with a Perth Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and discover more of Perth and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Perth Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
The quietest month for a flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Perth Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Perth based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Perth is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Perth Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PPP to PER around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Rockingham is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Perth. Around 40 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Australia, consider Mandurah, about 64 kilometres south of Perth. Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park are key reasons to visit.