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Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns from $339

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PER — CNS
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Perth to Cairns are usually found in February or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Find flights from Perth to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Perth to Cairns 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 726,782 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sat 3/5

13:20-19:45

Nonstop4h 25m

Cairns

Sat 17/5

20:35-23:55

Nonstop5h 20m

$609

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Thu 17/4

23:55-06:05

Nonstop4h 10m

Cairns

Fri 25/4

14:20-00:55

1 stop12h 35m

$639

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sat 22/3

21:30-06:10

2 stops30h 40m

Cairns

Thu 27/3

19:20-22:15

Nonstop4h 55m

$688

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Fri 27/12

17:35-22:45

1 stop27h 10m

Cairns

Sat 4/1

06:00-22:00

1 stop18h 00m

$1,176

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Tue 21/1

12:00-11:30

3 stops21h 30m

Cairns

Tue 28/1

13:00-22:25

3 stops11h 25m

$1,517

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sun 1/12

10:45-23:15

1 stop10h 30m

$339

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Mon 13/1

23:30-09:05

1 stop31h 35m

$350

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sun 19/1

22:55-22:30

1 stop21h 35m

$359

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Mon 6/1

17:35-12:00

1 stop16h 25m

$450

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Thu 2/1

01:10-17:20

1 stop14h 10m

$4,334

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Deals found on 18/11

Cheap flight deals from Perth to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS). 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$609

One-way from

$339

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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/5-17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 45m total
  • Perth to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Perth to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Perth to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Thu 5/1210:45PER - CNS
1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 9/1209:15CNS - PER
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$657
Sat 7/1223:10PER - CNS
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Sat 14/1219:20CNS - PER
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$737
Sat 7/1218:00PER - CNS
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/1209:15CNS - PER
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$761
Fri 27/1217:35PER - CNS
1 stop27h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 4/106:00CNS - PER
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,176
Tue 17/1212:00PER - CNS
3 stops45h 30mAirnorth
Tue 24/1213:00CNS - PER
3 stops11h 25mAirnorth
Deal found 19/11$2,548

Best time to book a flight from Perth to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Perth to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Perth to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Perth to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Perth to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Perth to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Perth to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 PER to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Perth to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Perth to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Perth to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Perth to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Perth to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
821 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
489 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Jetstar
6.7
Okay
508 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Perth to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Perth to Cairns?

    You will need to book a flight from Perth to Cairns if you want to fly from Perth to Cairns. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Cairns from the Perth airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PER to CNS to be around 4h 10m.

  • How popular is this Perth to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Perth to Cairns was viewed by 949 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Perth to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($609), Jetstar ($639), and Qantas Airways ($1,176) offers the cheapest pricing from Perth to Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Perth to Cairns one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $339. Users have also found prices from $350 and $450 on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Perth to Cairns?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Perth to Cairns on time: Qatar Airways (93%), Virgin Australia (93%), Singapore Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $198. While the most popular route (Perth - Cairns) can be booked for $439 on average our data indicates $594 when flying from Perth to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Perth to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Perth to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Perth to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Perth to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Perth to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Perth to Cairns 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 Perth to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Perth to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Perth to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Perth to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 726,782 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$311Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$362Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$517Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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