Can I fly direct from Perth to Canberra?

Direct flights from Perth to Canberra are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 7.3% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve one stopover.

What's the flight time from Perth to Canberra?

The typical direct flight time from Perth to Canberra is 3 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 3085 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 6 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route.

Are non-stop flights from Perth to Canberra worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Perth to Canberra have been more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $459, while connecting flights had a median price of $325. This represents a premium of approximately 41% for the convenience of a direct route. Direct flights made up about 9% of the available options during this period.

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Perth to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Canberra

Most itineraries from Perth to Canberra connect at least once, with only 7.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from Perth to Canberra are available, you will most likely encounter itineraries with at least one stop.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Perth to Canberra, fares typically range from $322–$608, with a median of $353. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals might require some flexibility.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Perth to Canberra, the data shows that January and February are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $292. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $313.

A typical journey from Perth to Canberra takes about 3h 50m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

The distance between Perth and Canberra is approximately 3085 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance influences the overall travel time and the prevalence of connecting flights for the route.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Canberra

Regular price: A$662 - A$848

Prices for flights from Perth to Canberra are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Canberra is between AUD 662 and AUD 848. The current lowest deal is AUD 637 with QantasLink, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 31.

now A$637

Low A$662

High A$848

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Canberra

The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Canberra is February, with a median price of $292. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $622. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$292

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$622

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Direct flights from Perth to Canberra

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Last-minute flights going from Perth to Canberra

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$592

A$677

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$612

A$677

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$602

A$675

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$681

A$675

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$750

A$670

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Canberra

Perth (PER) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$751

A$664

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Perth to Canberra

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

A$1,095 → A$711

35%

30 nights

Dec 10 - Jan 9

A$1,080 → A$710

34%

29 nights

Dec 10 - Jan 8

A$1,080 → A$710

34%

1 night

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A$1,070 → A$711

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Perth to Canberra

Perth - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Perth to Canberra are above the typical level, with a median price of $353.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February has offered the lowest median prices at $292 for flights from Perth to Canberra.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 50m.

Direct flights from Perth to Canberra typically take 3 hours and 50 minutes, connecting flights average 6h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 7.3% of recent flights from Perth to Canberra are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Perth to Canberra route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Perth to Canberra appear frequently, with many options available.

Perth main airports to depart from

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

Perth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Canberra.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$673

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is ideal for direct access to Australia's capital city from Perth.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$673

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a primary international and domestic hub with an extensive flight network and frequency.

📍 ~280 km from Canberra (reachable by bus or train, approximately 3 hours travel time by road)

💸 Flights from ~A$429

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Canberra

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

Historically, the best time to book flights from Perth to Canberra is typically 0-6 days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $343. Prices tend to increase for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $357, and further for those made 14-27 days out, at an average of $363. Booking 28-59 days in advance saw a higher average price of $495.

A good price for a flight from Perth to Canberra is considered to be $322 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, where 25% of observed fares were at or below this price. The median price for this route across the same period was $353, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Perth to Canberra are January and February, both with a median price of $292. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $313. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $353 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Perth to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Canberra

How much is a round trip from Perth to Canberra

Regular price: A$662 - A$848

Prices for flights from Perth to Canberra are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Canberra is between AUD 662 and AUD 848. The current lowest deal is AUD 637 with QantasLink, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 31.

now A$637

Low A$662

High A$848

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Canberra

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$292

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$622

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