Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is 12 hours behind Perth.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PER to IAD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Perth Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between PER and IAD:
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 659 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 1.215 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PER to IAD if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Perth Airport, 73.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Perth Airport from central Perth, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near PER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you have a late Perth Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near IAD:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Washington DC in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PER to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
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