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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.

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.

Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Canberra and Perth.

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $698 return via Adelaide (ADL), compared with $1,119 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $95–$95 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.

One-stop flights from Canberra to Perth most commonly connect through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Adelaide (ADL) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 0% of one-stop connections

Melbourne (MEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Canberra to Perth route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $805 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $877, a difference of $72. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Perth are RAC Arena, Perth Railway Station, and Elizabeth Quay. These are among the most viewed places in Perth on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 14:40 and lands at 19:15
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 03:15.

The flight takes about 4h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of $838. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $682 to $4,426. 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 $413.

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

Evening 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.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 01m, compared to 7h 16m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 7h 19m via Adelaide (ADL).

Perth is 2 hours behind Canberra (Western Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Perth Airport (PER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
· EverythingFleet
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Europcar
· Ace Rental Cars
· Bargain Car Rentals

Return flights from Canberra to Perth range from $747 to $1,003, with an average of $838 over the past 12 months. Anything below $747 counts as a good deal.