Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Perth

Compare Johannesburg to Perth flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Perth

Book the best Perth fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Johannesburg to Perth Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Perth Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,196. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Perth

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg to Perth flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Perth

Johannesburg to Perth: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg to Perth below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Perth.

Johannesburg to Perth: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$623
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Perth: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Perth is $994. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Perth.
Air New Zealand, South African Airways and Qantas fly direct from Johannesburg to Perth.
As of March 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Perth.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Perth is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Perth Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Perth but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Perth is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Johannesburg to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Perth Airport (PER) leaving from here.

  • Around 9 hours 40 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Johannesburg to Perth Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Perth is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Johannesburg. Perth Airport is located in Perth.

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Perth Airport (PER) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services every week. You can travel from JNB to PER on South African Airways's 8:35pm flight.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to PER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

  • Popular months like April or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Direct flights from Johannesburg to Perth Airport (PER) are available from here.

  • When leaving from JNB, you can take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Perth Airport with South African Airways.

  • South African Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from JNB to PER.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is South African Airways.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to PER. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

  • Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Perth Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • Of the flights that depart from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to PER flight:

About Perth Airport (PER)

Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth

  • From Perth Airport, central Perth is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Perth Airport (PER)

  • Right now, $623 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Perth Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $994. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from Johannesburg to PER by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Johannesburg to Perth Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Johannesburg to PER.

  • Save on your flight from Johannesburg to Perth Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Perth Airport (PER)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Perth Airport (PER). July is the peak month for travel to Perth. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.

  • The warmest month in Perth is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Johannesburg to PER plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Perth Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about Perth

  • Start your Perth trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Perth Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Cottesloe Beach, Kings Park Observation Tower and City Beach are top attractions which should feature on any good Perth itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • Bunbury is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Perth. Around 161 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Koombana Beach, Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park.

  • Around 193 kilometres south of Perth, Busselton is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.