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Perth Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 305 and round-trip from AU$ 460. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PER 22:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 05:20
        Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 460 AU$ 753
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 460
      • PER 22:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 05:20
        Perth - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 541 AU$ 753
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 541
      • PER 22:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 05:20
        Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 547 AU$ 753
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 547
      • PER 14:40
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Perth - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 562
        25% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 562
      • PER 14:40
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Perth - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 599
        20% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 599
      • PER 23:10
        16h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:15
        Perth - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 611
        19% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 611
      • PER 23:10
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20
        Perth - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 630
        16% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 630
      • PER 22:55
        14h
        1 stop
        CNS 14:55
        Perth - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 634
        16% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 634
      • PER 22:45
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 19:05
        Perth - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 635
        16% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 635
      • PER 13:20
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Perth - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 636
        16% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 636
      • PER 10:45
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 639
        15% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 639
      • PER 16:25
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:35
        Perth - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        4h 55m
        Direct
        PER 22:10
        Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 640
        15% off
        AU$ 753 AU$ 640
      • PER 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Perth - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        PER 16:00
        Cairns - Perth | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PER 22:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 05:20
        Perth - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 305 AU$ 406
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 305
      • PER 22:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 05:20
        Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 312 AU$ 406
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 312
      • PER 22:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 05:20
        Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 321 AU$ 406
        21% off
        21% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 321
      • PER 15:05
        4h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 21:15
        Perth - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 338
        17% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 338
      • PER 15:05
        4h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 21:15
        Perth - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 341
        16% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 341
      • PER 08:05
        5h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Airnorth
        AU$ 344
        15% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 344
      • PER 08:05
        5h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Perth - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Airnorth
        AU$ 344
        15% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 344
      • PER 15:05
        4h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 21:15
        Perth - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 345
        15% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 345
      • PER 23:45
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Perth - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 327
        19% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 327
      • PER 08:05
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Perth - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 333
        18% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 333
      • PER 09:05
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Perth - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 336
        17% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 336
      • PER 23:10
        16h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:15
        Perth - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 337
        17% off
        AU$ 406 AU$ 337
      • PER 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Perth - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of AU$ 293. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 509.

AU$ 509
AU$ 401
AU$ 293
AU$ 185
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 509
    Sep
  • AU$ 439
    Oct
  • AU$ 373
    Nov
  • AU$ 387
    Dec
  • AU$ 339
    Jan
  • AU$ 293
    Feb
  • AU$ 333
    Mar
  • AU$ 416
    Apr
  • AU$ 411
    May
  • AU$ 474
    Jun
  • AU$ 462
    Jul
  • AU$ 465
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of AU$ 443. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 1,089.

AU$ 1,089
AU$ 766
AU$ 443
AU$ 120
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 780
    Sep
  • AU$ 767
    Oct
  • AU$ 725
    Nov
  • AU$ 879
    Dec
  • AU$ 443
    Jan
  • AU$ 704
    Feb
  • AU$ 1,042
    Mar
  • AU$ 1,024
    Apr
  • AU$ 612
    May
  • AU$ 1,089
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,078
    Jul
  • AU$ 518
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 489
AU$ 421
AU$ 353
AU$ 285
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 417
    Mon
  • AU$ 392
    Tue
  • AU$ 353
    Wed
  • AU$ 449
    Thu
  • AU$ 369
    Fri
  • AU$ 383
    Sat
  • AU$ 489
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$ 305) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 305
Airnorth
From AU$ 344
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 357
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 386
Air Niugini
From AU$ 1,542
Air New Zealand
From AU$ 1,589
Singapore Airlines
From AU$ 1,855

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What is the flight schedule from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Perth to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ977

    Perth Airport

    15:05

    PER

    4h 10m

    21:15

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. TL361

    Perth Airport

    08:05

    PER

    5h 25m

    15:30

    CNS

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  3. JQ977

    Perth Airport

    15:05

    PER

    4h 10m

    21:15

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  4. JQ965

    Perth Airport

    23:05

    PER

    4h 25m

    Direct

    05:30

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Direct

    23:05

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  6. JQ859

    Perth Airport

    09:05

    PER

    2h 50m

    Direct

    13:25

    ADL

    S - - W - F -
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  7. JQ966

    Adelaide Airport

    06:00

    ADL

    3h

    Direct

    09:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ965

    Perth Airport

    23:05

    PER

    4h 25m

    Direct

    05:30

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  10. QZ537

    Perth Airport

    20:00

    PER

    3h 40m

    Direct

    23:40

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ091

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    23:05

    DPS

    4h 30m

    Direct

    05:35

    CNS

    S - T - T - S

  12. JQ106

    Perth Airport

    20:30

    PER

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:10

    DPS

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  13. JQ091

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    23:05

    DPS

    4h 30m

    Direct

    05:35

    CNS

    S - T - T - S
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About Perth Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Perth Airport (PER) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,436.59km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 305
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 460

FAQs for Perth Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 4 hours 40 minutes to fly from Perth Airport (per) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 364 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 746 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Perth Airport (PER) at 08:15 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 15:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Perth Airport (PER) at 18:30 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 00:45.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2155 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 08:05, and the last departs at 15:05, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Perth Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 5 weekly flights, mainly by Airnorth and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport is AU$ 528. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Airnorth, Emirates and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 6 hours 29 minutes, and around 3 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Enter Perth Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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