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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PER
7 Jun — 14 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 74 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 8 May 2026.
Wed 24/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 26/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 3/5$418
Fri 5/617:25
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 20m
Airnorth
Fri 12/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 8/5$425
Fri 7/812:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 14/808:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 6/5$512
Mon 15/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 22/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 7/5$517
Fri 5/617:25
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 20m
Airnorth
Mon 8/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 6/5$518
Fri 12/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 15/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 7/5$519
Fri 12/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Wed 17/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 5/5$523
Fri 19/617:25
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 20m
Airnorth
Sun 5/708:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 3/5$544
Wed 24/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$554
Fri 29/511:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 5/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/5$558
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 8 May 2026.
Fri 5/617:25
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 20m
Airnorth
Fri 12/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 8/5$425
Wed 10/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 15/623:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$598
Wed 2/911:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1008:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$633
Thu 18/612:10
CNS
-
PER
1 stop11h 30m
Virgin Australia
Thu 25/623:55
PER
-
CNS
1 stop9h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/5$714
Wed 2/912:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 2/1008:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 3/5$515
Sat 19/911:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 10/1015:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/5$649
Wed 3/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Wed 10/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 4/5$641
Sat 20/612:10
CNS
-
PER
1 stop11h 30m
Virgin Australia
Sat 27/606:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop12h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$718
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 15/623:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop10h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$668
Sat 19/911:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1007:45
PER
-
CNS
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$760
Tue 9/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 10m
Virgin Australia
Tue 23/623:55
PER
-
CNS
1 stop9h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$725
Mon 25/521:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 50m
Jetstar
Wed 3/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$749
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 8 May 2026.
Fri 29/511:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 5/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/5$558
Sat 19/911:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 10/1015:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$635
Wed 10/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 15/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$660
Fri 7/811:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 14/815:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/5$666
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 15/615:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$677
Wed 24/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/608:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$697
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Perth
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Perth. Data last updated 8 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 14/513:55
CNS
-
PER
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/508:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$733
Thu 14/506:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sun 17/522:40
PER
-
CNS
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$765
Thu 14/506:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/623:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$791
Thu 14/513:35
CNS
-
PER
3 stops10h 40m
Airnorth
Mon 18/508:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 6/5$1,347
Thu 14/513:35
CNS
-
PER
3 stops10h 40m
Airnorth
Wed 10/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 6/5$1,567
Thu 14/513:35
CNS
-
PER
3 stops10h 40m
Airnorth
Sun 17/508:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 6/5$1,735
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 8 May 2026.
Wed 1/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$233
Wed 29/716:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 4/5$289
Mon 10/812:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 6/5$300
Fri 22/512:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 7/5$305
Wed 20/512:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 6/5$307
Wed 20/511:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$309
Wed 24/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/5$312
Wed 29/711:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$322
Wed 26/811:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$325
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 8 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 8 May 2026.
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CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 5/6
17:25-21:45
1 stop6h 20m
Perth
Fri 12/6
08:05-15:30
1 stop5h 25m
$425
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 2/9
12:50-16:55
1 stop6h 05m
Perth
Fri 2/10
08:05-15:30
1 stop5h 25m
$515
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 10/6
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
Perth
Mon 15/6
23:05-11:15
1 stop10h 10m
$598
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 2/9
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
Perth
Fri 2/10
08:05-15:30
1 stop5h 25m
$633
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 3/6
12:50-16:55
1 stop6h 05m
Perth
Wed 10/6
08:05-15:30
1 stop5h 25m
$641
Fastest return journey
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 19/9
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
Perth
Sat 10/10
15:05-21:15
Nonstop4h 10m
$649
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 12/6
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
Perth
Mon 15/6
23:05-11:15
1 stop10h 10m
$668
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Thu 18/6
12:10-21:40
1 stop11h 30m
Perth
Thu 25/6
23:55-11:25
1 stop9h 30m
$714
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 20/6
12:10-21:40
1 stop11h 30m
Perth
Sat 27/6
06:05-20:10
1 stop12h 05m
$718
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Tue 9/6
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
Perth
Tue 23/6
23:55-11:25
1 stop9h 30m
$725
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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 73 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 $394). Flying from Cairns to Perth in July is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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 8 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 101 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 Monday 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 30% 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 53% 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 $547.
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.
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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 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 122 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 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 1h 05m. 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 $279, 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 $327 and $335, respectively. Airnorth is priced at 53% 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 $194. Jetstar flights start at $196 while deals on Airnorth start at $261 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Perth?
Consider IndiGo (67%), Qantas Airways (63%) or Emirates (63%) 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 $234. While the most popular route (Cairns - Perth) can be booked for $512 on average, our data indicates $421 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 $394). Flying from Cairns to Perth in July is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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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