Sydney (Mascot) to Perth (SYD–PER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Sydney (Mascot) to Perth
3 carriers, 361 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
361 Flights/wk
2,036 mi
3h 50m nonstop
-2h behind
26 1-stop hubs
SYD–PER is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 2,036 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SYD–PER service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| QF Qantas Also: 6E, AS, EK, FJ, HA, LA, MH, MU | 55 | 32Q, 332, 73H, 789 | 4h55-5h05 | – | Oneworld | 6E, AS, EK, FJ, HA, LA, MH, MU |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AC, AI, CZ, HA, MK, QR, SA, SQ | 46 | 73H, 73W, 7M8 | 5h15 | – | – | AC, AI, CZ, HA, MK, QR, SA, SQ |
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E | 14 | 320, 32Q | 5h05 | – | – | 6E |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to PER direction.
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56
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
60
Nonstop flights
361
Outbound / wk
312
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to PER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
722
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Perth from Sydney (Mascot)
Nearby airports with service to Perth International Airport.
| Metric | SYD→PER | NTL→PER | CBR→PER |
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| Distance from SYD | – | 88 mi | 147 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 361 | 3 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 4h 15m | 3h 30m |
Airports within 200 miles of SYD with service to Perth International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Perth is 2 hours
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Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · PER: AWST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Perth.
SYD: AEST · PER: AWST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Perth.
Distance & Flight Time
2,036 mi / 3,277 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 5h 15m.
Getting to SYD
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
Facts
SYD–PER Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Perth route.
Route details
Distance2,036 mi / 3,277 km
Flight time3h 50m to 5h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights361 out / 312 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Destination: PER
Full namePerth International Airport
IATA / ICAOPER / YPPH
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation67 ft / 20 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SYD to PER flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Perth International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 5h 15m. The route covers 2,036 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. Plus 15 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 361 nonstop flights per week from SYD to PER. The return direction has about 312 weekly flights.
Perth is 2 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from PER to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Qantas operates from the domestic T3 terminal at SYD. Jetstar and Virgin Australia use the T2 domestic terminal. Rex Airlines uses T2 as well. At Perth, all domestic arrivals land at T1 (the domestic pier). The T1 domestic and international piers are physically connected at Perth, making it one of the few Australian airports where a domestic arrival can walk directly to the international departures hall without going outdoors.
Qantas operates a mix of Boeing 737-800, Airbus A330, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on SYD-PER. The Dreamliner and A330 appear on peak morning and evening rotations, particularly the premium-heavy business routes. 737-800s cover off-peak and some overnight sectors. Jetstar uses A320 family aircraft. The 787 on SYD-PER is notable because Qantas uses the type on this ultra-long domestic leg rather than reserving it solely for international routes.
Yes. Several carriers operate overnight departures from SYD that arrive in Perth in the early morning. These are useful for FIFO mining workers who need to be at site by morning. Qantas runs a late evening departure around 21:30-22:00. Jetstar and Virgin have similar overnight options. The 3,300 km distance and 3-hour time zone difference (Perth is UTC+8, Sydney UTC+11 in summer) means an overnight departure arrives in early Perth morning.
Sydney to Perth: Australia's Longest Domestic Route
SYD-PER covers 3,300 km, making it the longest domestic segment by distance in Australia and one of the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. Qantas operates the route with 737-800, A330, and 787-9 aircraft, assigning widebodies to morning and evening premium-heavy banks. Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Rex also serve the corridor. Combined daily departures run 14-18. Block time is 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours eastbound. The route sustains two passenger profiles: leisure and family travelers, and FIFO (fly-in fly-out) mining workers who commute weekly or fortnightly between Perth and east coast cities. Qantas offers business class on most widebody rotations on this segment.
Western Australia Mining Economy and Frequency
The FIFO mining market is a structural demand driver for this route that does not exist on comparable domestic routes in Europe or North America. Western Australian resource sector companies often block-book seats or charter supplementary services during production ramp periods. This keeps load factors high even in shoulder travel periods. Perth Airport's T1 was substantially redeveloped and opened in 2016. The Transperth 380A bus and Skybus connect T1 to the CBD in 30-40 minutes. A direct rail link to Perth airport has been studied but was not under construction as of early 2026.