Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, making Perth 13 hours ahead of Durham.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RDU to PER flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Perth Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the RDU to PER route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Perth Airport (PER)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Perth Airport flight is P51,750. A round-trip ticket right now is P97,902. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to PER if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Perth Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Perth Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PER if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Perth Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Perth Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and chase adventure across Perth and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Perth Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the centre of Perth. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Perth Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Perth in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Perth Airport for February if you'd like to go to Perth during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to PER sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Rockingham is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Perth. Around 40 kilometers away to the south, its best attractions include Penguin Island, Rockingham Wild Encounters and Penguin Island Sand Bar.
Mandurah is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometers south of Perth. No journey is complete without dropping by Silver Sands Beach, Yalgorup National Park and Town Beach.
