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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to Perth:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 09:28
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 01:13.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Perth:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Adelaide to Perth takes 3h 23m, covering 3,402 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Adelaide to Perth range from $382 to $574, with an average of $453 over the past 12 months. Anything below $382 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of $453. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $452 return, compared with $634 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Adelaide to Perth flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 91% on time
• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Adelaide to Perth flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $348 to $3,006. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Adelaide to Perth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $231, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Perth Airport (PER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• EverythingFleet
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Europcar
• Ace Rental Cars
• Bargain Car Rentals

Flights from Adelaide to Perth usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Perth (PER).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Adelaide to Perth route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

Connecting flights from Adelaide to Perth most commonly pass through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Adelaide to Perth route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $409 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $510 – a $101 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Adelaide and Perth. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 30m, compared to 9h 57m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Perth is 1 hour behind Adelaide (Western Australia Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Perth are RAC Arena, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, and Perth Town Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Perth on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Adelaide to Perth flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

You’ll find a range of support services on offer at Adelaide Airport (ADL). The airport precinct is wheelchair accessible, and there are Assistance Animal Relief Areas available for those who need them. You can also contact your airline ahead of time to request things like wheelchairs, concierge assistance and support for passengers with autism. Just be sure to let your airline know what you’ll need at least 48 hours before your flight from Adelaide to Perth.

Your friend can follow the signs to the Long Term Parking area at Perth Airport. Here, they can wait for up to an hour for free. Once you’ve collected your bags and are ready to go, you can either follow the signs to the Long Term Parking area or call your friend and have them drive around to the pick-up zone, outside the terminal building. This area is for quick pick-ups only, so ensure you’re definitely ready to go before having your friend enter this zone.