Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 15 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from PER to Los Angeles, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PER to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you hold a passport from Australia, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Perth Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
PER is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 28 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near PER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Los Angeles
C$759 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Los Angeles. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,434. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PER to Los Angeles. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Perth Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PER to Los Angeles. There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll notify you when the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Perth Airport to Los Angeles. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The journey will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from PER to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Los Angeles. To escape the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Los Angeles in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from PER to Los Angeles sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
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