What percentage of Perth to Sydney flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 42.8% of flights from Perth to Sydney have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights will involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Perth to Sydney?

The direct flight from Perth to Sydney typically takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 3277 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging about 9 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do Perth to Sydney flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Perth to Sydney route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial due to the historical frequency of these price adjustments.

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Perth to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Sydney

A typical journey from Perth to Sydney takes about 4h 20m, including connecting itineraries. This route spans a distance of 3277 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Perth to Sydney, new deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices regularly.

Right now, fares from Perth to Sydney are typically $429–$692, with a median of $569. Current fares are near the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. This indicates that while some value can be found, deeply discounted fares are not common at present.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Perth to Sydney? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $202. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $270, and February, where the median fare is $284. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

For direct flights from Perth to Sydney, 42.8% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This mix of direct and connecting options provides flexibility for travelers depending on their preference for speed versus potential cost savings.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Sydney

Regular price: A$371 - A$548

Prices for flights from Perth to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD371 to AUD548. The current lowest deal is AUD429 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 3-Sep 12.

now A$429

Low A$371

High A$548

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Sydney is February, with a median price of $353. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $643. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$353

May

Most Expensive

Flights from A$643

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Direct flights from Perth to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Perth to Sydney

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Sydney

Perth (PER) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$543

A$459

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Sydney

Perth (PER) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$416

A$441

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Sydney

Perth (PER) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$468

A$465

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Sydney

Perth (PER) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$481

A$451

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Sydney

Perth (PER) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$542

A$454

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Sydney

Perth (PER) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$419

A$448

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

A$1,350 → A$654

52%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

A$1,352 → A$675

50%

3 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 21

A$1,336 → A$674

50%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

A$1,347 → A$700

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Perth to Sydney

Perth - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Perth to Sydney are near the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Sydney, with a median price of $353.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 20m

Direct flights from Perth to Sydney typically take 4h 20m, while connecting flights average 10h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.8% of recent flights are direct

42.8% of recent flights from Perth to Sydney are direct, with Jetstar offering direct routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flights on the Perth to Sydney route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Perth to Sydney are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Perth main airports to depart from

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

Perth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$437

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly into Sydney Airport for convenient access to the city of Sydney and surrounding areas.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$437

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~280 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~A$671

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Perth to Sydney are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $508. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 0-6 days out typically average around $746. Booking within 14-27 days of departure usually sees an average price of $516, which is still considerably higher than the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Perth to Sydney is considered to be $429 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $569. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of fares being $692 or higher. Therefore, finding a fare around $429 represents a considerable saving.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Sydney, with a median price of $202. Other historically inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $270, and February, with a median price of $284. The annual median price for this route is typically $569, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

Perth to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Perth to Sydney

Regular price: A$371 - A$548

Prices for flights from Perth to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD371 to AUD548. The current lowest deal is AUD429 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 3-Sep 12.

now A$429

Low A$371

High A$548

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Sydney

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$353

May

Most Expensive

Flights from A$643

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec