Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Perth six hours ahead of Cape Town.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CPT to PER flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CPT and PER include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Perth Airport (PER)
£367 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport flight. A return flight starts at £570. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to PER if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination without delay.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is around 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Perth Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds to explore Perth and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Perth Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Perth in February.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Perth, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to PER sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Rockingham is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Perth. Around 25 miles away to the south, top sights here include Penguin Island, The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron.
Around 40 miles south of Perth, Mandurah is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.