Traveling from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know
The timezone in Perth is UTC+8, which is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Perth Airport is located in Perth.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to PER.
If you're traveling during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to PER that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and PER include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Perth Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to PER flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the center of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Perth Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land when they should. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Perth Airport (PER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Perth Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PER instead:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Perth Airport flight.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Central Perth is around 11 kilometers from Perth Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Perth Airport is $631. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,246. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to PER, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Chicago to Perth Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Perth. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Perth Airport (PER), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Chicago to PER plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Perth Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Perth
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Perth Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Perth:
Your visit to Perth won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Cottesloe Beach, Kings Park Observation Tower and City Beach.
Explore more of Australia
Bunbury is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Perth. Around 161 kilometers away to the south, well-known attractions include Koombana Beach, Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park.
Around 193 kilometers 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.
