Flights to Perth

Best Things To Do on Weekends in Perth

Go to Heirisson Island

Heirisson Island is in the middle of the Swan River. It's an excellent place to escape Perth's busy city life for a few hours. You can spend a lazy Saturday afternoon bird watching and hanging out with the local population of kangaroos. During the heat of the day, travellers buying flights to Perth will usually spot the ‘roos sleeping in the shade.

Explore Kings Park

Kings Park is one of the top things to do in Perth on the weekend. You'll have stunning views of Mt Eliza in the distance, the beautiful botanical gardens to explore and plenty of picnic and playground areas. It's no wonder that so many families who buy return flights to Perth end up spending some part of their trip here.

Have a beach day at Cottesloe Beach

Perth is blessed with gorgeous stretches of sand. One of the best spots near the city to work on your tan is at Cottesloe Beach. It's located in the western suburbs and stretches from Mudurup Rocks to Swanbourne Beach. If you're buying flights to Perth because you want a holiday full of swimming, snorkelling and surfing then Cottesloe Beach is the place to go.

Explore Perth's nightlife in Northbridge

Perth doesn't go to sleep once the sun goes down. The suburb of Northbridge is one of the top places to go if you want to spend an evening drinking, dining or dancing the night away. For foodies buying airfare to Perth, the neighbourhood has a delicious variety of food, but all the fresh seafood is a definite top choice.

Public Transport and How to Get Around Perth

Take the bus

In the city centre, you can use the free CAT buses to get around. Another affordable option is to take advantage of the free travel zone option with Transperth buses. For any trips outside of these areas, travellers buying flights to Perth will need to buy a ticket from the bus driver. There is also a bus service from Perth Airport (PER). Once your flights to Perth arrive, you can take the city shuttle bus that operates from 6am to 2:15am every day. A one-way trip is $18 AUD ($18.79 NZD) and a return costs $30 AUD ($31.31 NZD).

Go on the trains

Budget travellers buying cheap flights to Perth can also make use of the free travel zone service with the train system. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets from any of the stations.

Hail a taxi

If you don't want to wait for public transportation to get to your next destination, you can hail a taxi or request a ride with Uber. A trip from Perth Airport (PER) to downtown usually costs $35 AUD ($36.53 NZD). Keep in mind that there is also a $3 AUD ($3.13 NZD) for all departing taxis from the airport.

The Best Time to Visit Perth

One of the best times to plan a trip to Perth is in the spring. From September to November, Kings Park is full of blooming flowers, and the city's events calendar starts to take off. The only downside is the airfare to Perth and accommodation prices may be higher. If you want to get a good deal on flights to Perth over this period, keep an eye out for sales on Webjet.

If you want to escape the high prices, book your flights to Perth for travel between June and August. The winter months can see storms, but temperatures will be more suited to those that prefer cooler weather. Travellers will have a much easier time finding deals on return flights to Perth. If you're a foodie, plan your trip around the Good Food and Wine Show held every year in July.

March to May is also an affordable time of year to travel for budget travellers searching for cheap flights to Perth. The city is quieter, and there's a break in hotel prices. Plus, the weather is still good. You won't need to worry about storms ruining any outdoor activities. The months of December to February are another busy time for Perth. A lot of travellers buy flights to Perth for the end-of-year holidays.

You'll need to book your trip to the city a few months in advance if you want your first choice hotel. But if you don't mind the increase in prices, you can take part in some of the city's top events, such as Australia Day Skyworks and Perth International Arts Festival.