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Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns from $261

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PER — CNS
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Perth to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$506

One-way from

$261

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$712

Good round-trip deal

$532 or less

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/5-29/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 25m total
  • Perth to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • Perth to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 April 2025.

Tue 20/523:10PER - CNS
Nonstop4h 10mJetstar
Thu 29/518:55CNS - PER
Nonstop5h 15mJetstar
Deal found 10/4$492
Thu 22/518:25PER - CNS
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/518:55CNS - PER
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$634
Sat 24/510:40PER - CNS
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Sat 31/506:00CNS - PER
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/4$639
Thu 21/807:45PER - CNS
1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 26/812:15CNS - PER
1 stop11h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4$839
Fri 25/408:15PER - CNS
1 stop5h 15mAirnorth
Fri 2/512:30CNS - PER
1 stop6h 05mAirnorth
Deal found 9/4$1,087

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Perth to Cairns that are best for you.

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Perth

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Tue 20/5

23:10-05:20

Nonstop4h 10m

Cairns

Thu 29/5

18:55-22:10

Nonstop5h 15m

$506

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Mon 26/5

23:40-20:40

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Mon 2/6

21:30-22:10

1 stop26h 40m

$645

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Fri 11/7

14:20-19:45

1 stop27h 25m

Cairns

Sat 19/7

19:10-20:20

1 stop27h 10m

$722

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Thu 21/8

07:45-19:20

1 stop9h 35m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

12:15-22:05

1 stop11h 50m

$839

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Thu 21/8

11:55-12:00

3 stops22h 05m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

12:20-22:25

3 stops12h 05m

$1,860

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Tue 15/7

23:10-05:20

Nonstop4h 10m

$261

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Thu 31/7

07:15-15:50

1 stop6h 35m

$319

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Thu 18/9

23:45-19:15

1 stop17h 30m

$352

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sat 20/9

03:25-06:35

1 stop25h 10m

$447

PerthCairns

PER - CNS

PERCNS

Perth

Sat 21/6

06:05-20:55

2 stops12h 50m

$573

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Best time to book a flight from Perth to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Perth with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Perth to Cairns

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 4 April 2025.

Booking 77 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $169). 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 12 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% 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 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Perth to Cairns flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 12 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Perth to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
396 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
436 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Indonesia AirAsia
6.6
Okay
53 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 4 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 799 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, Jetstar ($506), Virgin Australia ($722), and Qantas Airways ($839) offers the cheapest pricing from Perth to Cairns. You may be able to fly from Perth to Cairns for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $261. Users have also found prices from $319 and $447 on Virgin Australia and Indonesia AirAsia, 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: Qantas Airways (81%), Emirates (81%), Jetstar (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $214. While the most popular route (Perth - Cairns) can be booked for $506 on average our data indicates $516 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $169). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$370Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$432Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$998Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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