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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 11:50
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 18:50.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Perth to Canberra takes 3h 50m, 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 Perth to Canberra range from $764 to $1,003, with an average of $862 over the past 12 months. Anything below $764 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $862 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $733 return via Adelaide (ADL), compared with $1,198 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $67–$67 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Perth to Canberra flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening 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 $763 to $6,225. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Canberra are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $456.

Canberra Airport (CBR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Alamo
• Sixt

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Perth to Canberra route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

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

• Melbourne (MEL) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Adelaide (ADL) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Perth to Canberra. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $836 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $910, a difference of $73.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Perth and Canberra.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 53m, compared to 7h 19m via Adelaide (ADL) and 7h 27m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Canberra is 3 hours ahead of Perth (Eastern Australia Time vs Western Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Canberra are Floriade, Civic Square, and National Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Canberra on KAYAK.

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.