Does Qantas offer free stopovers in Perth for Australia flights?

Qantas doesn’t officially offer free Perth stopovers on flights from Europe to east coast Australia. However, flight tickets that include a three day Perth stopover can work out cheaper than those that just connect via Perth Airport.

Flying Qantas to Australia

One of the most popular airlines for flying to Australia is Qantas. The Australian-based airline is the only one offering direct flights to Australia from Europe, with its London Heathrow to Perth route. From Perth, you can connect to several other Australian cities.

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✅ 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.

Which UK airports does Qantas fly from?

The only UK airport that Qantas flies from at present is London Heathrow.

Things to do in Perth on a stopover

Perth offers gold pouring experiences at the Perth Mint, day trips to Rottnest Island, swimming with dolphins, food and wine tours and scenic Swan River cruises. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.

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.

Free stopovers in Perth?

But does Qantas offer free stopovers in Perth, or does it cost significantly more to spend a few nights in Perth before heading on to east coast Australia?

Well, that depends on how you look at it. Qantas doesn’t have an official stopover scheme, but building in a Perth stopover doesn’t necessarily cost any extra. Sometimes, in fact, stopping over in Perth can make the flight tickets a little bit cheaper.

How much does a stopover in Perth cost?

For a dummy booking, we looked at the price of a return flight from London Heathrow to Melbourne in low season – November. Qantas quoted £1,657 for an economy class return via Perth.

Then we used the multi-city booking tool to add three days in Perth on the way to Melbourne. The cheapest option here cost £1,614.

Booking a three day Perth stopover on the way to east coast Australia ended up slightly cheaper than the layover at Perth Airport without stopping over.

Obviously, this Perth stopover on the way to Australia doesn’t include the cost of a hotel room. But it’s still a pretty good deal if you want to see Perth and find the prospect of flying to east coast Australia without a stop daunting.

However, it should be pointed out that while travelling via Perth is the quickest way to Melbourne, it is not the cheapest way. Qantas also offers a London to Melbourne flight service with a change of planes in Singapore. The cheapest economy class return ticket via the Singapore route on the same dates cost £1,281.