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Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Perth and Newcastle.

Flights from Perth to Newcastle usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL).

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 Perth to Newcastle:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $796 return via Melbourne (MEL), compared with $968 for direct.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Connecting flights from Perth to Newcastle most commonly pass through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 38% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Perth to Newcastle route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $752 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $933, a difference of $181. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Nobbys Head Beach is one of the most viewed places in Newcastle on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 12:18
• Latest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 13:03.

The flight takes about 4h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of $861. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Perth to Newcastle takes 4h 18m, covering 5,393 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 $678 to $1,783. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Newcastle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $387, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 39m, compared to 8h 40m via Brisbane (BNE).

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

Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Sixt
• Hertz

Return flights from Perth to Newcastle range from $722 to $1,060, with an average of $861 over the past 12 months. Anything below $722 counts as a good deal.