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

• Earliest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 20:15
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 03:15.

The flight takes about 4h 35m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Canberra to Perth takes 4h 35m, covering 4,961 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Canberra to Perth range from $794 to $1,044, with an average of $881 over the past 12 months. Anything below $794 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $881 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $842 return via Melbourne (MEL), compared with $1,166 for direct.

Qantas Airways is the only airline operating Canberra to Perth flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $99–$99 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 Boeing 737 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Perth flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, 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 $793 to $4,708. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Perth are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $451.

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 Canberra to Perth usually depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Perth (PER).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Canberra to Perth route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

Connecting flights from Canberra to Perth most commonly pass through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 27% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Canberra to Perth. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $854 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $979, a difference of $125.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Canberra and Perth.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 01m, compared to 7h 14m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Perth is 3 hours behind Canberra (Western Australia Time vs Eastern 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 Canberra to Perth flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

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:

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

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

There are different transport options to get from Perth Airport to the city centre. Taxis and Uber are readily available and take around 20-30 minutes to reach the city centre. However, this is usually the most expensive option, with fares ranging from A$ 50 to A$ 70. Additionally, the Transperth public bus service, Number 380, takes passengers from the airport to the city centre, with several stops along the way. This service runs roughly every 30 minutes and takes approximately 25-30 minutes to reach the city centre.

The maximum total linear dimension of a checked bag for Virgin Australia flights from Canberra to Perth is 140 cm while the maximum weight is 23 kg. Passengers are allowed to carry liquids, aerosols and/or gels in containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml each, but all containers must fit in one transparent, resealable plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1 litre. Typically, the maximum weight for a carry-on bag is 7 kg for Economy passengers and up to 14 kg for Business passengers.