Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Wellington Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington is five hours ahead of Perth and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PER to WLG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Perth Airport to Wellington Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PER and WLG:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Wellington Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Wellington Airport flight is $422. A round-trip fare right now is $815. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from PER to WLG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Wellington Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
When it comes to Perth Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Wellington Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PER:
Arriving at Wellington Airport (WLG)
If you're getting in on a late Perth Airport to Wellington Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near WLG:
Explore without limits with a Wellington Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode homes, Europcar or Big Value and see more of Wellington and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Wellington Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Wellington Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Wellington. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Wellington Airport (WLG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Wellington Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Wellington in March.
Before locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Wellington Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to WLG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen Wellington. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Rangitoto Island, Rangitoto Summit and Mt. Wellington.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.