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PER — CNS
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Perth to Cairns are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Perth to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2026.
Wed 21/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 28/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 25/8$449
Wed 21/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Fri 30/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 24/8$541
Fri 16/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Mon 26/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 21/8$544
Wed 21/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Fri 23/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 25/8$579
Wed 25/1123:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 27/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 23/8$620
Wed 25/1123:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 27/1112:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 23/8$623
Thu 22/1013:45 -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 28/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 25/8$632
Wed 21/1006:00 -
2 stops11h 55m
Wed 28/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 22/8$641
Wed 11/1108:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 25/1112:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 22/8$646
Mon 19/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Fri 23/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 21/8$647
Wed 2/1223:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Tue 15/1210:20 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 25/8$648
Fri 9/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Sun 11/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 22/8$678
Best flights from Perth to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Perth to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
Wed 2/1223:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Tue 15/1210:20 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 25/8$648
Mon 7/913:45 -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 23/916:35 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 25/8$771
Wed 10/223:10 -
2 stops11h 40m
Wed 17/211:40 -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 21/8$791
Fri 11/915:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Fri 18/911:00 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 21/8$790
Sun 10/112:15 -
1 stop8h 25m
Wed 20/111:15 -
2 stops12h 30m
Deal found 24/8$837
Mon 7/915:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 23/911:00 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 25/8$838
Mon 19/1022:55 -
2 stops10h 25m
Fri 23/1013:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 21/8$851
Wed 25/1123:10 -
2 stops10h 10m
Tue 1/1206:00 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 23/8$855
Sat 24/1023:05 -
1 stop10h 15m
Fri 30/1019:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 25/8$864
Mon 2/1106:00 -
2 stops11h 35m
Fri 13/1115:40 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 24/8$861
Wed 14/1022:55 -
2 stops10h 25m
Mon 19/1010:45 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 21/8$914
Direct flights from Perth to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Perth to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
Wed 11/1123:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Wed 25/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 22/8$690
Wed 21/1008:05 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Wed 28/1012:50 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Deal found 22/8$763
Wed 21/1008:05 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Fri 30/1012:50 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Deal found 24/8$780
Fri 11/915:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Fri 18/911:00 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 22/8$783
Mon 14/915:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Fri 18/911:00 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 22/8$838
Wed 21/1015:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 28/1019:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 25/8$879
Fri 16/1008:05 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Mon 26/1012:50 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Deal found 21/8$887
Fri 18/915:05 -
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Sat 19/911:00 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 24/8$950
Mon 7/915:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 16/911:00 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 23/8$970
Last-minute flights from Perth to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Perth to Cairns. Data last updated 26 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/822:40 -
1 stop8h 00m
Sun 6/913:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 24/8$734
Sun 30/823:45 -
1 stop8h 05m
Sat 5/910:30 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 22/8$769
Mon 31/813:45 -
1 stop7h 35m
Sat 5/907:30 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 22/8$783
Mon 31/810:40 -
1 stop10h 40m
Sat 5/910:30 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 22/8$854
Mon 31/815:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sat 5/907:30 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 22/8$988
Tue 1/913:45 -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 8/911:50 -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 25/8$939
Wed 2/906:00 -
1 stop25h 30m
Thu 3/913:40 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 22/8$922
Fri 4/906:45 -
1 stop9h 40m
Mon 7/913:55 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 21/8$738
Fri 4/907:30 -
2 stops10h 45m
Mon 7/913:55 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 21/8$967
Fri 4/906:00 -
1 stop25h 30m
Mon 7/911:00 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Deal found 21/8$968
One-way flights from Perth to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Perth to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
Fri 30/1023:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 22/8$323
Wed 11/1108:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 23/8$326
Sat 20/223:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 21/8$330
Wed 28/1023:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 22/8$334
Fri 6/1123:05 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 25/8$341
Sat 31/1023:10 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 22/8$348
Sat 9/106:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 21/8$349
Mon 14/908:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 21/8$352
Fri 11/1208:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 23/8$354
Find flight deals from Perth to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Perth to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
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Depart
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Price
Cheapest return flight
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Wed 2/12
23:05-05:30
Nonstop4h 25m
Cairns
Tue 15/12
10:20-19:20
1 stop11h 00m
$648
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Mon 7/9
13:45-23:20
1 stop7h 35m
Cairns
Wed 23/9
16:35-23:30
1 stop8h 55m
$771
Fastest return journey
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Fri 11/9
15:05-21:15
Nonstop4h 10m
Cairns
Fri 18/9
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
$790
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Wed 10/2
23:10-12:50
2 stops11h 40m
Cairns
Wed 17/2
11:40-19:55
1 stop10h 15m
$791
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Sun 10/1
12:15-22:40
1 stop8h 25m
Cairns
Wed 20/1
11:15-21:45
2 stops12h 30m
$837
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Mon 7/9
15:05-21:15
Nonstop4h 10m
Cairns
Wed 23/9
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
$838
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Mon 19/10
22:55-11:20
2 stops10h 25m
Cairns
Fri 23/10
13:55-23:55
1 stop12h 00m
$851
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Wed 25/11
23:10-11:20
2 stops10h 10m
Cairns
Tue 1/12
06:00-14:10
1 stop10h 10m
$855
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Mon 2/11
06:00-19:35
2 stops11h 35m
Cairns
Fri 13/11
15:40-22:10
1 stop8h 30m
$861
PerthCairns
PER Perth - CNS Cairns
PERCNS
Perth
Sat 24/10
23:05-11:20
1 stop10h 15m
Cairns
Fri 30/10
19:15-22:10
Nonstop4h 55m
$864
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Best time to book a flight from Perth to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Perth to Cairns?
Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Perth to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Cairns?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $517). Flying from Perth to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $725). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PER to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Perth to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from Perth to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at midday.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Perth to Cairns?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Perth to Cairns flights typically cost between $491 and $801 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $449 on Airnorth (21 Oct–28 Oct).
How often are flights from Perth to Cairns delayed?
About 44% of weekly flights between Perth and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Perth to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Perth to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 43% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Perth to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Perth to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Perth to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Perth to Cairns?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Perth to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Alice Springs (ASP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $679.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Perth to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Perth to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 21m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Perth to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Perth to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 33m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 26 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Perth to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
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What airports do I use to fly from Perth to Cairns?
You will need to book a flight from Perth to Cairns if you want to fly from Perth to Cairns. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Cairns from the Perth airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PER to CNS to be around 4h 10m.
How popular is this Perth to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from Perth to Cairns was viewed by 383 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Perth to Cairns?
A quick flight from Perth to Cairns can take about 4h 25m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $648. The distance between Perth and Cairns is about 3430 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Perth to Cairns round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($282), Airnorth ($300), and Virgin Australia ($343) offers the cheapest pricing from Perth to Cairns. You may be able to fly from Perth to Cairns for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Perth to Cairns one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $197. Users have also found prices from $267 and $310 on Airnorth and Virgin Australia, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Perth to Cairns?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Perth to Cairns on time: Qantas Airways (52%), Emirates (52%), Jetstar (52%).
What are the cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $232. While the most popular route (Perth - Cairns) can be booked for $449 on average, our data indicates $644 when flying from Perth to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Perth to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Perth to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Cairns?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $517). Flying from Perth to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $725). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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