Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to San Diego: what you need to know
San Diego is 15 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. San Diego observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your PER to San Diego flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Finding a flight ticket from PER to San Diego with a stopover is easy. Whether you're eager to potentially save cash on your fare or discover a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A key stop is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
PER is about 10 kilometres from central Perth. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Perth Airport to San Diego? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PER:
Of the flights that depart from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to San Diego
Rs172,402 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to San Diego flight. A return ticket right now is Rs345,619. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from PER to San Diego, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Perth Airport to San Diego ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from PER to San Diego.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Perth Airport to San Diego by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It'll take you about 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to San Diego, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SAN:
Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from PER to San Diego.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. Following your flight from Perth Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CLD. Settle in and get cosy after your PER to San Diego flight at any of these well-located options:
Budget, Hertz and Avis make collecting a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CLD once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to San Diego
Before securing your flights from Perth Airport to San Diego, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in San Diego offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your Perth Airport to San Diego flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from PER to San Diego around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Diego
Once you've booked your flight from Perth Airport to San Diego, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Diego:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are attractions you won't want to skip in San Diego.
Explore more of United States
San Diego has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among its highlights.
