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CNS — PER
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Perth are usually found in January or February, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Perth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Perth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 May 2026.
Wed 22/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 31/708:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 22/5$521
Fri 24/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 3/807:50
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 15m
Airnorth
Deal found 19/5$523
Mon 6/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 17/708:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 21/5$579
Mon 6/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 13/708:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 20/5$622
Wed 17/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Wed 24/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 17/5$624
Fri 14/812:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/815:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$639
Sat 19/911:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 10/1015:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/5$649
Wed 22/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/715:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$650
Mon 15/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 29/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 19/5$652
Fri 3/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/723:55
PER
-
CNS
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$661
Fri 10/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/715:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$668
Best flights from Cairns to Perth
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Perth that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
Mon 6/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 13/708:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 20/5$622
Mon 15/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 19/606:00
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/5$725
Wed 22/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 31/715:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/5$727
Sat 13/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/623:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$739
Thu 2/712:10
CNS
-
PER
1 stop13h 20m
Virgin Australia
Thu 9/713:45
PER
-
CNS
1 stop7h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$726
Wed 17/612:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 24/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/5$769
Sat 19/906:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1015:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$775
Fri 10/706:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sat 18/706:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop12h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/5$734
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 23/616:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/5$779
Wed 15/706:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sun 19/713:45
PER
-
CNS
1 stop7h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$734
Mon 6/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 13/723:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/5$832
Thu 13/813:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 30m
Virgin Australia
Thu 13/823:55
PER
-
CNS
1 stop9h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$789
Direct flights from Cairns to Perth
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Perth based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
Sat 19/911:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 10/1015:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/5$649
Fri 14/811:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 24/815:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/5$680
Fri 24/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 3/815:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/5$704
Wed 22/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 31/715:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/5$727
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 19/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/5$751
Fri 10/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 18/715:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/5$802
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 15/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/5$809
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Perth
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Perth. Data last updated 22 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 27/506:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Thu 4/622:40
PER
-
CNS
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/5$732
Fri 29/506:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sun 7/613:45
PER
-
CNS
1 stop7h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/5$727
Fri 5/611:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/623:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$729
Sat 6/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop18h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 13/623:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop31h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/5$715
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/606:00
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$677
Sat 13/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/623:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$739
Mon 15/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 29/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 19/5$652
Mon 15/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 19/606:00
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/5$725
Wed 17/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Wed 24/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 17/5$624
Wed 17/612:10
CNS
-
PER
1 stop11h 30m
Virgin Australia
Tue 30/606:00
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/5$740
Fri 26/617:25
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/613:45
PER
-
CNS
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$698
One-way flights from Cairns to Perth
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Perth. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
Mon 31/812:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 19/5$213
Fri 3/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/5$266
Wed 7/1012:50
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 22/5$308
Wed 2/912:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 21/5$310
Mon 29/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 18/5$311
Wed 24/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 18/5$313
Wed 24/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/5$321
Thu 18/612:10
CNS
-
PER
1 stop11h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$334
Fri 10/712:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 20/5$338
Fri 5/616:35
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$342
Wed 17/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop18h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/5$348
Tue 11/821:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/5$352
Find flight deals from Cairns to Perth
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER). 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 22 May 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Perth 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 22 May 2026.
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CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Mon 6/7
12:50-16:55
1 stop6h 05m
Perth
Mon 13/7
08:05-15:30
1 stop5h 25m
$622
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Mon 15/6
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
Perth
Fri 19/6
06:00-18:25
1 stop10h 25m
$725
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Thu 2/7
12:10-23:30
1 stop13h 20m
Perth
Thu 9/7
13:45-23:20
1 stop7h 35m
$726
Fastest return journey
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 22/7
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
Perth
Fri 31/7
15:05-21:15
Nonstop4h 10m
$727
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 10/7
06:00-12:55
1 stop8h 55m
Perth
Sat 18/7
06:05-20:10
1 stop12h 05m
$734
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 15/7
06:00-12:55
1 stop8h 55m
Perth
Sun 19/7
13:45-23:20
1 stop7h 35m
$734
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 13/6
06:00-22:15
1 stop18h 15m
Perth
Sat 20/6
23:05-23:20
1 stop22h 15m
$739
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 17/6
12:00-22:15
1 stop12h 15m
Perth
Wed 24/6
15:05-21:15
Nonstop4h 10m
$769
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 19/9
06:50-19:10
1 stop14h 20m
Perth
Sat 10/10
15:05-21:15
Nonstop4h 10m
$775
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 12/6
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
Perth
Tue 23/6
16:05-09:20
1 stop15h 15m
$779
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Perth?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Perth (average of $399). Flying from Cairns to Perth in July is currently the most expensive (average of $743). 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 CNS to PER?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Perth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
When flying from Cairns to Perth, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Perth?
How often are flights from Cairns to Perth delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between Cairns and Perth have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Perth flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?
Wednesday 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 Cairns to Perth flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Perth?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Perth chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Perth on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Perth?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Perth, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Adelaide (ADL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $555.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Perth?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Perth, 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: 6h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Perth?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Perth, 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 Perth
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Perth. 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 Perth. Reviews last updated 22 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Cairns to Perth by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines 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 Cairns to Perth?
Booking a flight from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER) is your only option if you wish to fly from Cairns to Perth. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from Cairns to Perth, all of which are around 5h 15m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Cairns to Perth.
How popular is this Cairns to Perth flight route?
This flight path from Cairns to Perth was viewed by 120 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 Cairns to Perth?
Airlines like Airnorth, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Cairns to Perth in about 5h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 55m. There are 3430 km between Cairns and Perth. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Perth round-trip?
Currently priced at $305, Airnorth will fly you from Cairns to Perth and back. In addition to Airnorth, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Jetstar - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $329 and $340, respectively. Airnorth is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Perth one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $197. Jetstar flights start at $199 while deals on Airnorth start at $264 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Perth?
Consider IndiGo (100%), Qantas Airways (67%) or Emirates (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Perth.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Perth?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $245. While the most popular route (Cairns - Perth) can be booked for $523 on average, our data indicates $463 when flying from Cairns to Perth.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Perth?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Perth 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 Cairns to Perth?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Perth (average of $399). Flying from Cairns to Perth in July is currently the most expensive (average of $743). 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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