Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport.
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Perth one hour 30 minutes behind Darwin.
Flights from DRW to PER start from 12:05 — the earliest with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 19:35 with Qantas. Overall, you can choose from 19 weekly Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DRW to PER flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Qantas is your gateway to exploring Perth (and perhaps some other great corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Qantas.
Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier operating DRW to PER flights, with 79.59% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DRW and PER:
Cairns Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Perth Airport (PER)
₹ 11,105 is currently the best price for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 22,209. These prices can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from DRW to PER, book your trip ten months before your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Of the flights that depart from Darwin International Airport, 73.13% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Darwin International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Darwin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DRW? If you're catching an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Perth Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and experience more of Perth and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Perth Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Perth. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Perth. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Perth, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 35ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DRW to PER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Perth, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 40 kilometres south to Rockingham to check off its leading attractions. From Penguin Island to The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south of Perth, Mandurah is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.