Flying from San Diego to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know
San Diego's main base, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from San Diego to Perth Airport (PER).
Perth Airport is located in Perth. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from San Diego to PER.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Perth Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near San Diego International Airport:
71.38% of flights that depart San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
CLD is about 56 kilometres from central San Diego. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your San Diego to PER flight? Unwind in a hotel near McClellan-Palomar Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Diego to Perth Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
Grab a Perth Airport rental car and explore Perth and beyond with your own wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and No birds are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your San Diego to Perth Airport flight.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Central Perth is around 16 kilometres from Perth Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Perth Airport (PER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Perth Airport is R 9,171. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 22,283. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Diego to PER. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your San Diego to Perth Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Perth Airport (PER)
February is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to Perth Airport (PER), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Perth based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your San Diego to PER plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
August has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Perth Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Perth
Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Perth Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Perth:
Cottesloe Beach and Kings Park Observation Tower are just two of the big attractions to put on your Perth travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at City Beach.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Perth, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey around 161 kilometres south to Bunbury to tick off its leading sights. From Koombana Bay to Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Busselton is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 193 kilometres south of Perth. No journey is complete without a visit to Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty.
