Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns from $218

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PER — CNS
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Perth to Cairns are usually found in February or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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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 13 February 2026.

Mon 1/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 22/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$441
Fri 13/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 20/311:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$471
Mon 25/515:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 1/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$505
Wed 20/515:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 8/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$510
Wed 27/515:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 1/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$530
Sat 28/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 4/411:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$531
Wed 11/316:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 18/311:50
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$534
Sat 28/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/406:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$568
Wed 11/316:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/310:55
CNS
-
PER
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$571
Fri 20/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 27/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$575

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$441

One-way from

$218

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$554

Good round-trip deal

$440 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/6-22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 25m total
  • Perth to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Perth to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Perth to Cairns.

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Perth to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Perth

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Fri 13/3

15:05-21:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cairns

Fri 20/3

11:20-14:15

Nonstop4h 55m

$471

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Wed 11/3

16:15-22:35

Nonstop4h 20m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

11:50-14:45

Nonstop4h 55m

$534

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Fri 20/2

15:05-21:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cairns

Fri 27/2

11:20-14:15

Nonstop4h 55m

$575

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Fri 20/2

15:05-21:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cairns

Fri 27/2

17:20-00:05

1 stop8h 45m

$599

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Fri 20/3

15:05-21:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

11:45-21:10

1 stop11h 25m

$604

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sun 15/3

23:10-11:20

1 stop10h 10m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

11:20-14:15

Nonstop4h 55m

$621

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Mon 16/3

23:10-11:20

1 stop10h 10m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

11:20-14:15

Nonstop4h 55m

$632

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Fri 27/2

15:05-21:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

06:00-12:30

1 stop8h 30m

$648

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sat 28/2

15:05-21:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Cairns

Mon 2/3

17:20-00:05

1 stop8h 45m

$659

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Wed 11/3

13:20-23:05

1 stop7h 45m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

10:55-22:20

1 stop13h 25m

$679

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Best time to book a flight from Perth to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Perth to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Perth to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Perth to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 77 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Perth to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 13 February 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Perth to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 13 February 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.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • How long is the flight from Perth to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Perth to Cairns can take about 4h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $471. The distance between Perth and Cairns is about 3430 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Perth to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($282), Virgin Australia ($322), and Qantas Airways ($405) offers the cheapest pricing from Perth to Cairns. You may be able to fly from Perth to Cairns for 56% 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 $187. Users have also found prices from $270 and $293 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: IndiGo (68%), Qantas Airways (49%), Emirates (49%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $197. While the most popular route (Perth - Cairns) can be booked for $441 on average, our data indicates $360 when flying from Perth to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Perth to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Perth to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Perth to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Perth to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Perth to Cairns

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Perth to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$282Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$322Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$405Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$473Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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