Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8. The city is 16 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your PER to Los Angeles flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from PER to Los Angeles with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Perth, PER can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near PER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
74% of flights taking off from Perth Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Los Angeles
RM2,215 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Los Angeles flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM4,303. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from PER to Los Angeles, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Perth Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across every month and score a sweet deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from PER to Los Angeles.
Find an affordable flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from PER to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your PER to Los Angeles flight at any of these well-located options:
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from VNY ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
Book a Perth Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from PER to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Perth Airport to Los Angeles, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.