Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Victoria: what you need to know
Victoria is 16 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Victoria runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PER to Victoria flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
The journey from central Perth to PER takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Victoria? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PER:
When it comes to Perth Airport's on-time performance, 73.04% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Victoria
$1,044 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Victoria flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $1,966. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from PER to Victoria, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Perth Airport to Victoria ticket.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Perth Airport to Victoria. Book one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Victoria International Airport about three weeks before your flight from PER to Victoria.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Central Victoria is about 2 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Once your flight from Perth Airport to Victoria has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near YWH. Unwind and get cosy after your PER to Victoria flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Victoria
Plan your trip to Victoria in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Perth Airport to Victoria during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Perth Airport to Victoria plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PER to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Victoria right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Perth Airport to Victoria:
Craigdarroch Castle and Royal BC Museum are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Victoria travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Victoria, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 105 kilometres north-east to Abbotsford to check off its popular sights. From Discovery Trail Dog Park to Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Canada, consider Coquitlam, about 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park are the start of reasons to visit.