Flying from Vancouver to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Perth Airport (PER) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your options in Vancouver.
The timezone in Perth is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Perth Airport is located in Perth.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Vancouver to PER. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometers from the center of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to PER flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Perth Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Perth Airport (PER)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Perth Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PER:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Perth Airport rental car. Book your wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and see more of Perth and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Perth Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Central Perth is around 16 kilometers from Perth Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Perth Airport (PER)
Right now, AED 1,660 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Perth Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 3,633. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to PER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Perth Airport (PER)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Perth Airport (PER). July is the busiest month to visit Perth. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
The warmest month in Perth is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to PER flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Perth Airport in August when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Perth
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Perth Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Perth:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Cottesloe Beach, Kings Park Observation Tower and City Beach are top sights which should be on any well-planned Perth itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Perth, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey around 161 kilometers south to Bunbury to check off its popular sights. From Koombana Bay to Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometers south of Perth, Busselton is another favorite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty.