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CNS — PER
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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 42 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Saturday
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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 17 September 2026.
Mon 2/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Mon 9/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 16/9$447
Mon 2/1112:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Mon 9/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 16/9$545
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 17 September 2026.
Mon 2/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Mon 9/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 13/9$448
Thu 29/1006:00 -
1 stop11h 55m
Thu 5/1109:20 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 14/9$732
Mon 2/1112:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Mon 9/1123:40 -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 12/9$845
Wed 11/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Tue 17/1116:25 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 16/9$739
Thu 19/1106:00 -
1 stop8h 30m
Sun 22/1107:45 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 16/9$785
Sat 10/1009:40 -
2 stops12h 45m
Sat 17/1009:15 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 12/9$1,008
Fri 6/1114:40 -
2 stops10h 20m
Thu 12/1113:20 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 14/9$983
Mon 2/1106:00 -
1 stop8h 30m
Mon 9/1111:20 -
2 stops9h 45m
Deal found 15/9$1,153
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 17 September 2026.
Mon 2/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Mon 9/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 16/9$447
Wed 11/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Mon 16/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 16/9$619
Wed 11/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 18/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 17/9$677
Wed 28/1019:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Mon 30/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 15/9$803
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Perth
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Perth. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 19/913:40 -
1 stop8h 30m
Sat 10/1015:05 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 13/9$747
Thu 24/906:00 -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 19/1022:40 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 13/9$758
Fri 2/1009:20 -
1 stop8h 50m
Sun 18/1023:40 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 15/9$761
Mon 12/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Mon 19/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 14/9$684
Thu 15/1011:10 -
1 stop13h 20m
Thu 22/1017:55 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 14/9$740
Mon 19/1012:50 -
1 stop6h 05m
Fri 23/1008:05 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 13/9$583
Wed 28/1019:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 30/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 15/9$647
Wed 28/1006:00 -
1 stop11h 55m
Wed 28/1022:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 15/9$723
Thu 29/1006:00 -
1 stop11h 55m
Thu 5/1109:20 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 14/9$732
Fri 30/1009:15 -
1 stop8h 40m
Fri 6/1122:55 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 15/9$744
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 17 September 2026.
Fri 18/1219:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 17/9$334
Fri 13/1112:50 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 17/9$336
Mon 12/1012:50 -
Nonstop6h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9$337
Fri 20/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9$341
Wed 18/1119:15 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9$343
Thu 21/112:05 -
1 stop12h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9$365
Thu 8/1014:50 -
1 stop9h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 17/9$367
Thu 31/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/9$369
Sat 30/110:20 -
1 stop11h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/9$372
Tue 22/906:00 -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/9$378
Wed 30/913:40 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/9$385
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 17 September 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Perth that are best for you.
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CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 18/12
19:15-22:10
Nonstop4h 55m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$334
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Thu 8/10
14:50-22:20
1 stop9h 30m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$367
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 18/12
06:00-12:30
1 stop8h 30m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$367
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Thu 31/12
06:00-12:30
1 stop8h 30m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$367
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 10/10
11:40-20:10
1 stop10h 30m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$385
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 30/9
13:40-23:10
1 stop11h 30m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$385
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Tue 13/10
09:10-21:10
1 stop14h 00m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$402
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 12/12
11:45-20:05
1 stop10h 20m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$407
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 14/11
11:15-22:10
1 stop12h 55m
Perth
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$433
CairnsPerth
CNS Cairns - PER Perth
CNSPER
Cairns
Mon 2/11
19:15-22:10
Nonstop4h 55m
Perth
Mon 9/11
22:55-05:20
Nonstop4h 25m
$448
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Perth?
The best time to book flights from Cairns to Perth is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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 $400). Flying from Cairns to Perth in August 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.
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 17 September 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?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Cairns to Perth flights typically cost between $424 and $858 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $447 on Jetstar (2 Nov–9 Nov).
How often are flights from Cairns to Perth delayed?
About 36% of weekly flights between Cairns and Perth have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 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?
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 Cairns to Perth flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 36% 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.
Alice Springs (ASP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $502.
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 10m.
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 35m.
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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 4h 55m 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 100 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 Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns to Perth in about 4h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h. 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 $270, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Perth and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Airnorth and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $311 and $324, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 57% 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 Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $198. Airnorth flights start at $265 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $281 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Perth?
Consider Qantas Airways (62%), Emirates (62%) or Jetstar (62%) 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 $229. While the most popular route (Cairns - Perth) can be booked for $465 on average, our data indicates $461 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 $400). Flying from Cairns to Perth in August 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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