Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The timezone in Perth is UTC+8, which is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ORD to PER flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and PER include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Perth Airport (PER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport flight is $1,502. A return plane ticket right now is $2,325. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORD to PER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from ORD to PER is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
If you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PER:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Perth Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals or No birds and explore beyond Perth's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Perth Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Perth. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Perth in March.
The warmest month in Perth is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Perth Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to PER in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Perth has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. About 40 kilometres south of Perth, a visit to Rockingham will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Penguin Island, Rockingham Wild Encounters and Penguin Island Sand Bar.
Around 64 kilometres south of Perth, Mandurah is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Silver Sands Beach, Yalgorup National Park and Town Beach.