Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Perth (CNS - PER)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Perth and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$460	Virgin Australia 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Fri, Jul 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Perth is currently $460
Cheapest one-way flight	$210	Jetstar Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Perth is currently $210
Cheapest nonstop flights	$421	Jetstar Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cairns to Perth is currently $421
Last-minute weekend getaway	$533	Virgin Australia 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Perth is currently $533
Cheapest business class flights	$1,664	Virgin Australia 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Perth is currently $1,664

Fastest flight	5 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Perth takes 5 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Perth is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $390–510
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $475–560

Popular airlines from Cairns to Perth

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $445

Typical price: $485–790

3 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - PER Every Mon, Wed, Fri

52 weekly connecting flights

CNS - PER Every day
Virgin Australia

from $501

Typical price: $485–630

165 weekly connecting flights

CNS - PER Every day
Qantas

from $624

Typical price: $660–1,200

151 weekly connecting flights

CNS - PER Every day
AIRNORTH

from $966

Typical price: $740–1,500

15 weekly connecting flights

CNS - PER Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Singapore Airlines

12 weekly connecting flights

CNS - PER Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Air New Zealand

2 weekly connecting flights

CNS - PER Every Tue, Sat

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Perth

Perth Airport (PER)

Perth Australia 20 min 6 mi
Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB)

Busselton Australia 2 hr 21 min 122 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Perth

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Perth are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $390 to $510.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Perth recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $460. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $210.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Perth is $445, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Perth is $501, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 25.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Perth is $624, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Cairns to Perth is $966, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Perth starts at $460 from Thu, Jul 9 to Fri, Jul 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $210 and departs on Mon, Jun 22.

5 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Perth.

Perth is warm and sunny year-round, with cooling sea breezes in summer (Dec–Feb). Many travelers visit Oct–Apr. Popular warm-weather events are the Perth International Arts Festival (Feb–Mar), with many cultural performances; and Sculpture by the Sea (Mar) on Cottesloe Beach. Winter (Jun–Aug) is the rainiest time of year and also when large swells for surfing are the most consistent. Wildflower viewing season is Aug–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Perth.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Perth really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Perth.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 3 nonstop flights and 52 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) .

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 165 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Perth are:

Qantas offers 151 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) .
AIRNORTH offers 15 connecting flights per week. AIRNORTH flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) .
Singapore Airlines offers 12 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) .
Air New Zealand offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Perth.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Perth recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $460. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $210.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Perth is $445, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Perth is $501, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 25.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Perth is $624, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Cairns to Perth is $966, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 31.

Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Perth.

There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Perth per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Perth at price $533 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Perth.

There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Perth per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Cairns to Perth are only available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Perth start at $421 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Perth, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Perth start at $1,664 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 1 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Perth start at $460 from Thu, Jul 9 to Fri, Jul 17.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Perth, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Perth starts at $533 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Perth at price $533 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Perth, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.