The average price of a 7-day trip to Southwest is $2,144 for a solo traveler, $3,851 for a couple, and $7,219 for a family of 4. Southwest hotels range from $53 to $241 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Perth International Airport (PER) are between $1,278 and $2,194 per person for economy flights and $4,010 to $6,885 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $93 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Southwest, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PER and stay in a Southwest hotel:
- January 22nd to March 25th
- April 9th to May 6th (except the week of April 16th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southwest is usually early November.
Average Southwest Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southwest for a week is $1,460-$3,134($209-$448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,931 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southwest for a week is $3,574-$6,242($511-$892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,862 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southwest for a week is $4,916-$11,396($702-$1,628 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,000 to $7,724 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $114 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southwest
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southwest? The cheapest trip to Southwest is about $165 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $44.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Southwest for a week is $1,154-$3,171($165-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,931 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southwest for a week is $2,044-$5,382($292-$769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,862 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southwest for a week is $4,088-$10,380($584-$1,483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,000 to $7,724 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Southwest cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southwest Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southwest.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southwest for a week is $3,369-$11,174($481-$1,596 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $195 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,033 to $5,021 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southwest for a week is $6,018-$17,560($860-$2,509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $390 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,066 to $10,042 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southwest for a week is $12,036-$32,246($1,719-$4,607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $780 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,132 to $20,084 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $482 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southwest Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southwest is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southwest due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Southwest Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Southwest hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Southwest.
Flight Costs to Southwest
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,194 average in late December to a low of $1,278 in early November. Median flight price is $1,603. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southwest our data includes 153 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southwest from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $9,345 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Gusti Ngurah Rai International (DPS) in Denpasar (Indonesia) at an average of just $221.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Southwest, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $915, so you can easily save about 72% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Southwest can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $602 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.