Q: 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 $620 and $928 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $443 on Jetstar (13 Jan–18 Jan).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Alice Springs (ASP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $665.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Perth to Cairns flights typically cost between $620 and $928 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $443 on Jetstar (13 Jan–18 Jan).

Question 3

How often are flights from Perth to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 44% of weekly flights between Perth and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Perth to Cairns on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 22m.

Question 7

What is the most punctual flight time for Perth to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Perth to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 44% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 33m.

Question 10

How popular is this Perth to Cairns flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Perth to Cairns was viewed by 342 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Perth to Cairns can take about 4h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $448. The distance between Perth and Cairns is about 3430 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar ($269), Airnorth ($309), and Virgin Australia ($356) offers the cheapest pricing from Perth to Cairns. You may be able to fly from Perth to Cairns for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Perth to Cairns one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $203. Users have also found prices from $259 and $274 on Qantas Airways and Airnorth, respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $530). Flying from Perth to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $751). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $205. While the most popular route (Perth - Cairns) can be booked for $450 on average, our data indicates $579 when flying from Perth to Cairns.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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 (57%), Emirates (57%), Jetstar (57%).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Airnorth are the most popular airlines when flying from Perth to Cairns.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PER to CNS?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What airports do I use to fly from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Perth to Cairns.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Perth to Cairns?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Perth to Cairns via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Perth to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Perth to Cairns.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Perth to Cairns with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Perth to Cairns, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Perth to Cairns become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Perth to Cairns and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$443
One-way from	$222
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$751
Good round-trip deal	$528 or less
Good one-way deal	$338 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$269	Average$598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Airnorth	Cheapest$309	Average$652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airnorth flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$356	Average$737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$427	Average$872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns from $222

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PER to CNS?

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 $620 and $928 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $443 on Jetstar (13 Jan–18 Jan).

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 117 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Perth to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 44% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Perth to Cairns?

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Perth to Cairns on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Perth to Cairns?

Alice Springs (ASP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $665.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Perth to Cairns?

Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Perth to Cairns?

Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 33m.

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Perth to Cairns flights typically cost between $620 and $928 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $443 on Jetstar (13 Jan–18 Jan).