Perth to Sydney flights: How long are they and what do airfares cost?

Perth to Sydney flights last at least four hours, and Perth to Sydney airfares cost from $200 if you want to check in a bag.

Perth to Sydney flights give you a good idea of just how enormous Australia is. They don’t just cross a country – they cross a continent. And they take a very long time.

Perth in Western Australia is pretty isolated from the rest of the country. You can drive to other key cities, but it’s a massive distance through the outback, involving several overnight stops. The Perth to Sydney drive takes at least 41 hours. Hence people who live in Perth tend to get everywhere else on domestic flights.

Before leaving, Perth offers gold pouring experiences at the Perth Mint, Rottnest Island day trips, and scenic Swan River cruises.

Sydney’s enormous collection of experiences includes all-inclusive sunset dinner cruises, behind-the-scenes tours of the Opera House, jet boat thrill rides and historic walking tours.

13 brilliant experiences in Sydney you should book

The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains.

(💲Great value 💲) Tick off several bucket list items on a highlights-packed Blue Mountains day tour.
Get perfect views of the world’s most beautiful city on a Sydney Harbour helicopter tour.
Save money with a multi-attraction pass.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoy the romance of a tall ship cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Eat all you can at the Skyfeast at the top of Sydney Tower.
See migrating humpbacks – on a whale-watching cruise.
(Highly recommended ✅) Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an Opera House tour.
Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
Combine beers and stories on a historic pubs tour through the convict-era Rocks district.
Stand on your board and catch waves during Bondi Beach surfing lessons.
Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
(🥇Top choice in Sydney) And, best of all, paddle to hidden beaches on a harbour kayaking adventure.

Perth to Sydney flights: Airlines and times

Perth to Sydney flights cross the continent to the east coast. Three airlines offer flights on the route – Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas. All reckon on different times for the journey, however. Qantas schedules the Perth to Sydney flights to take four hours, while Virgin Australia calls it four hours and 20 minutes.

Due to the time differences between Perth and Sydney, most of these flights leave relatively early in the day. The last flight of the day is Virgin Australia’s 16.15 departure, which gets into Sydney at 22.35.

Perth to Sydney flight fares

Fare prices on Perth to Sydney flights can vary wildly. When Australia Travel Questions searched a couple of months in advance, the cheapest one way fare was $174. This is with Jetstar, and does not include checked baggage. If you want to check a case in, the cheapest one way flights from Perth to Sydney cost $200.

The Manly ferry crossing Sydney Harbour. Photo by David Whitley/ Australia Travel Questions

If you’re booking an international ticket, however, it might be smart to book the international flights and domestic flights together. A straight return to Sydney costs roughly as much as a flight into Perth, a flight from Perth to Sydney then a flight home from Sydney. This is because, if you book the right tickets, the Perth to Sydney leg is effectively the connecting leg of the UK to Perth flight.

5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special

Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.

DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅

✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.