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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Perth to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:13 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:08 am.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Perth to Sydney:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Perth to Sydney takes 4h 13m, covering 2,035 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Perth to Sydney range from $371 to $508, with an average of $440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $371 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $440 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $433 round-trip, compared to $576 via a layover through Melbourne (MEL).

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Perth to Sydney flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 92% on time
• Qantas Airways: 82% on time
• Jetstar: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Perth to Sydney flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $306 to $1,384. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $228, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• Bargain Car Rentals
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Perth to Sydney usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Perth to Sydney route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

One-stop flights from Perth to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Melbourne (MEL) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Adelaide (ADL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Perth to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $454, a difference of $36.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Perth and Sydney. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 14m, compared with 7h 16m via Melbourne (MEL) and 7h 51m via Adelaide (ADL).

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Perth (Eastern Australia Time vs Western Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Chinatown Night Market and The Rocks Markets. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Perth to Sydney flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are a number of car hire companies located in the arrivals hall of T2 and T3. It is advisable to book your car in advance for the best deal, then you can collect the keys from the car hire company desk at your arrival terminal, where you will be directed to your vehicle pick up point.

Rydges Airport Hotel is located opposite the airport and operates free shuttle transfers for guests. The ibis budget Sydney Airport is a 10-minute walk from the domestic terminals, but the Sydney Shuttle provides a transfer service for around AUD7. The shuttle will also take passengers to the international terminal.

There are train stations at both the domestic and international terminals. The journey to the centre takes 13 minutes and trains run approximately every 10 minutes. Tickets (in the form of Opal Cards) can be purchased from the station or from Relay or WH Smith in T1.

The T-Bus service runs a free transfer service between international and domestic terminals. The shuttle journey takes around 10 minutes and the service runs daily between 6.00am and 8.50pm from outside Arrivals. Alternatively, you can opt for a taxi ride that will cost AUD17 - AUD22 and takes 10 minutes.