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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PER
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
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 March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday
Cheap 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 16 January 2026.
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 16 January 2026.
Fri 6/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 14/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$447
Fri 6/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 13/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$453
Sat 28/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 7/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$469
Fri 13/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$534
Wed 11/211:50
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$548
Sat 28/214:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$569
Fri 6/214:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$572
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 16 January 2026.
Fri 6/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 14/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$447
Sat 28/211:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$575
Thu 23/406:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop12h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sun 26/413:45
PER
-
CNS
1 stop7h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$677
Sat 28/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 7/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1$469
Fri 13/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$534
Fri 6/211:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$599
Wed 11/211:50
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$548
Wed 11/210:55
CNS
-
PER
1 stop13h 25m
Virgin Australia
Wed 18/223:45
PER
-
CNS
1 stop9h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$681
Sun 7/606:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/608:15
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$678
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 16 January 2026.
Fri 6/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 14/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$447
Fri 6/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 13/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$453
Sat 28/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 7/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$469
Fri 13/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$534
Wed 11/211:50
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$548
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Perth
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Perth. Data last updated 16 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 6/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 14/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$447
Fri 6/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 13/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$453
Fri 6/214:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/215:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$572
Wed 11/211:50
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$548
Fri 13/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 18/216:15
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$534
Sat 28/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 7/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$469
Sat 28/214:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/315:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$569
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 16 January 2026.
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/1$233
Mon 18/511:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$239
Fri 27/311:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/1$245
Tue 23/618:55
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$260
Sat 28/211:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$262
Fri 30/111:20
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/1$291
Mon 18/506:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$324
Thu 23/406:00
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$332
Fri 30/114:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$338
Mon 26/112:35
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Deal found 16/1$344
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Perth that are best for you.
Fly from
Cairns
Fly to
Perth
Route
Depart
Return
Price
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 6/2
11:20-14:15
Nonstop4h 55m
Perth
Sat 14/2
15:05-21:25
Nonstop4h 20m
$447
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 28/2
11:20-14:15
Nonstop4h 55m
Perth
Sat 7/3
15:05-21:25
Nonstop4h 20m
$469
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 13/2
11:20-14:15
Nonstop4h 55m
Perth
Wed 18/2
16:15-22:35
Nonstop4h 20m
$534
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 11/2
11:50-14:45
Nonstop4h 55m
Perth
Wed 18/2
16:15-22:35
Nonstop4h 20m
$548
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Sat 28/2
11:40-20:10
1 stop10h 30m
Perth
Sat 7/3
15:05-21:25
Nonstop4h 20m
$575
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 6/2
11:40-21:35
1 stop11h 55m
Perth
Sat 14/2
15:05-21:25
Nonstop4h 20m
$599
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Thu 23/4
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
Perth
Sun 26/4
13:45-23:20
1 stop7h 35m
$677
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Sun 7/6
06:00-12:55
1 stop8h 55m
Perth
Wed 10/6
08:15-15:30
1 stop5h 15m
$678
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Wed 11/2
10:55-22:20
1 stop13h 25m
Perth
Wed 18/2
23:45-11:05
1 stop9h 20m
$681
CairnsPerth
CNS - PER
CNSPER
Cairns
Fri 12/6
11:00-14:15
Nonstop5h 15m
$233
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Perth
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Perth?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Perth. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.
The best time to book flights from Cairns to Perth is 78 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Perth (average of $239). Flying from Cairns to Perth in April is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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 16 January 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 often are flights from Cairns to Perth delayed?
About 22% 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?
Saturday 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 22% 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 60% 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 $592.
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 16 January 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.
The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
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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 147 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 fly from Cairns to Perth in about 4h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 3430 km between Cairns and Perth. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Perth round-trip?
Currently priced at $302, 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 Jetstar and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $368 and $371, respectively. Airnorth is priced at 54% 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 $194. Qantas Airways flights start at $210 while deals on Airnorth start at $282 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Perth?
Consider IndiGo (42%), Qantas Airways (42%) or Emirates (42%) 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 $199. While the most popular route (Cairns - Perth) can be booked for $496 on average, our data indicates $550 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Perth (average of $239). Flying from Cairns to Perth in April is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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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