Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport is 5 hours 26 minutes. Perth's timezone is UTC+8, making Perth 2 hours behind Gold Coast.
Take your pick of 13 weekly flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. The 19:20 departure with Jetstar is the earliest available between OOL and PER. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Perth (and discovering more of Australia!) is easy with Jetstar. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. Popular stopovers on the OOL - PER route include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Australia. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's license. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from OOL to PER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport is $191. The cheapest price for a return flight is $387. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from OOL to PER by booking 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from OOL to PER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast, Gold Coast Airport can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near OOL:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PER:
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport to central Perth is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 28 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Perth in February.
Before locking in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from OOL to PER in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Perth
After booking your flights from OOL to PER, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Perth. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Mill Point Swan River, Fremantle Prison and The Perth Mint are major attractions which should feature on every Perth itinerary.
Complete your Perth trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Perth Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Perth.