Traveling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Perth's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Perth two hours behind Gold Coast.
You can choose from 13 weekly Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport flights. The 19:20 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight you can take. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
Leave enough time to catch your OOL to PER flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Perth — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Jetstar is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Jetstar is a leader in on-time performance for OOL to PER flights, with 90.63% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OOL and PER:
Adelaide Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport flight is $158. A return plane ticket is currently $316. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from OOL to PER by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OOL to PER.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of the departures from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 17 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to OOL:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Perth Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and explore beyond Perth's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Perth Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Perth. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Perth is January, with the temperature ranging between 63ºF and 95ºF. Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 46ºF and 68ºF. Look for cheap tickets from OOL to PER sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Perth, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel about 25 miles south to Rockingham to tick off its leading sights. From Penguin Island to The Catalpa Memorial and Point Peron, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Mandurah is another favorite destination in Australia and is around 40 miles south of Perth. No trip is complete without experiencing Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin Quay and Len Howard Conservation Park.
