Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Perth 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your LAX to PER flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and PER include:
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Perth Airport (PER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport flight is $1,131. A return plane ticket right now is $2,066. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to PER, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to PER.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
Book a hotel near PER if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Perth Airport rental car and discover Perth and beyond with your own set of wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and No birds are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Perth Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Perth. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Perth in February.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Perth Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 35ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LAX to PER around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Perth, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey about 40 kilometres south to Rockingham to tick off its top attractions. From Penguin Island to The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mandurah is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south of Perth. No journey is complete without seeing Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.