Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Los Angeles runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your PER to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from PER to Los Angeles. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Located around 6 miles from the center of Perth, PER can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Traveling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
73.04% of flights departing from Perth Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Los Angeles
$495 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return plane tickets start from $869. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from PER to Los Angeles. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap tickets from Perth Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares across the month and bag an awesome deal.
Locking in a cheap flight from PER to Los Angeles couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Find a cheap flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 20 miles away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from PER to Los Angeles.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The center of Los Angeles is around 20 miles from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your PER to Los Angeles flight:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by booking your ride from VNY ahead of time. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Visit Los Angeles in peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Perth Airport to Los Angeles in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 61ºF and 90ºF. Lock in your Perth Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PER to Los Angeles in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 43ºF and 79ºF on average.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 110 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, head for San Jose, about 310 miles north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key highlights.
