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Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $157 and round-trip from $301. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $301 $465
      35% off
      35% off
      $465 $301
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $307 $465
      34% off
      34% off
      $465 $307
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $323 $465
      31% off
      31% off
      $465 $323
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $341
      27% off
      $465 $341
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $350
      25% off
      $465 $350
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $351
      25% off
      $465 $351
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $373
      20% off
      $465 $373
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $374
      20% off
      $465 $374
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:15 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      PER 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $377
      19% off
      $465 $377
    • PER 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      PER 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Perth | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $157 $267
      41% off
      41% off
      $267 $157
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $162 $267
      39% off
      39% off
      $267 $162
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $171 $267
      36% off
      36% off
      $267 $171
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $174
      35% off
      $267 $174
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $175
      34% off
      $267 $175
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $186
      30% off
      $267 $186
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      30% off
      $267 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      30% off
      $267 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $192
      28% off
      $267 $192
    • PER 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $157 $267
      41% off
      41% off
      $267 $157
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $162 $267
      39% off
      39% off
      $267 $162
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $171 $267
      36% off
      36% off
      $267 $171
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $174
      35% off
      $267 $174
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $175
      34% off
      $267 $175
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $186
      30% off
      $267 $186
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      30% off
      $267 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      30% off
      $267 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $192
      28% off
      $267 $192
    • PER 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $157 $537
      71% off
      71% off
      $537 $157
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $162 $537
      70% off
      70% off
      $537 $162
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $171 $537
      68% off
      68% off
      $537 $171
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $174
      68% off
      $537 $174
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $175
      67% off
      $537 $175
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      65% off
      $537 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $192
      64% off
      $537 $192
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $196
      64% off
      $537 $196
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $198
      63% off
      $537 $198
    • PER 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $187 $934
      80% off
      80% off
      $934 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $282 $934
      70% off
      70% off
      $934 $282
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $299 $934
      68% off
      68% off
      $934 $299
    • PER 10:30 PM
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      $273
      71% off
      $934 $273
    • PER 6:00 AM
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:40 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      $319
      66% off
      $934 $319
    • PER 10:30 PM
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin Australia
      $354
      62% off
      $934 $354
    • PER 1:20 PM
      7h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
      $418
      55% off
      $934 $418
    • PER 1:20 PM
      7h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Australia
      $467
      50% off
      $934 $467
    • PER 1:20 PM
      7h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
      $812
      13% off
      $934 $812
    • PER 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $157 $267
      41% off
      41% off
      $267 $157
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $162 $267
      39% off
      39% off
      $267 $162
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $171 $267
      36% off
      36% off
      $267 $171
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $174
      35% off
      $267 $174
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $175
      34% off
      $267 $175
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $186
      30% off
      $267 $186
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      30% off
      $267 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      30% off
      $267 $187
    • PER 10:55 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 AM
      Perth - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $192
      28% off
      $267 $192
    • PER 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Perth - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Perth to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

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 Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of $213. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as $401.

$401
$307
$213
$119
    Cheapest
  • $270
    Nov
  • $281
    Dec
  • $247
    Jan
  • $213
    Feb
  • $242
    Mar
  • $302
    Apr
  • $299
    May
  • $344
    Jun
  • $335
    Jul
  • $338
    Aug
  • $401
    Sep
  • $353
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport, with an average price of $322. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $791.

$791
$557
$322
$88
    Cheapest
  • $477
    Nov
  • $639
    Dec
  • $322
    Jan
  • $511
    Feb
  • $757
    Mar
  • $744
    Apr
  • $445
    May
  • $791
    Jun
  • $783
    Jul
  • $376
    Aug
  • $733
    Sep
  • $402
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport is Friday, 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.

$356
$311
$265
$220
    Cheapest
  • $306
    Mon
  • $281
    Tue
  • $268
    Wed
  • $326
    Thu
  • $265
    Fri
  • $275
    Sat
  • $356
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $186) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $186
Airnorth
From $240
Virgin Australia
From $252
Qantas Airways
From $264
TransNusa Airlines
From $356
Indonesia AirAsia
From $371
Batik Air Malaysia
From $483
Singapore Airlines
From $1,098
Air Niugini
From $1,115

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What is the flight schedule from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. 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. JQ979

    Perth Airport

    5:25 PM

    PER

    4h 15m

    11:40 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T F -
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  2. TL361

    Perth Airport

    8:00 AM

    PER

    5h 45m

    3:45 PM

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 3,436.59 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $157
Cheapest return ticket price $301

FAQs for Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

    Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 4 hours 22 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 08:00, and the last departs at 22:55, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $417 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Perth Airport (PER) at 08:15 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 15:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Perth Airport (PER) at 18:30 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 00:45.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2155 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from $186, and round-trip fares start from $301. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 18; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Airnorth and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 38 minutes, and around 6 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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 Intl. Airport is $374. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways, IndiGo and Airnorth are the most popular budget airlines flying from Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $186. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Perth Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 6 weekly flights, mainly by Airnorth and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Perth Airport and Cairns Intl. 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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