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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$449	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns is currently $449
Cheapest one-way flight	$210	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Perth to Cairns is currently $210
Cheapest nonstop flights	$391	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns is currently $391
Last-minute weekend getaway	$528	Virgin Australia 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Perth to Cairns is currently $528
Cheapest business class flights	$1,664	Virgin Australia 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns is currently $1,664

Fastest flight	4 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Perth to Cairns takes 4 hr 10 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 Perth to Cairns is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $390–510
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $470–520

Popular airlines from Perth to Cairns

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $449

Typical price: $480–810

3 weekly nonstop flights

PER - CNS Every Mon, Wed, Fri

63 weekly connecting flights

PER - CNS Every day
Qantas

from $624

Typical price: $650–1,200

177 weekly connecting flights

PER - CNS Every day
Virgin Australia

from $522

Typical price: $480–610

170 weekly connecting flights

PER - CNS Every day
AIRNORTH

from $966

Typical price: $740–1,500

13 weekly connecting flights

PER - CNS Every day
Singapore Airlines

11 weekly connecting flights

PER - CNS Every day
Air New Zealand

2 weekly connecting flights

PER - CNS Every Mon, Fri

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Perth to Cairns

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $449. 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 Perth to Cairns is $449, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Perth to Cairns is $624, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 30.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Cairns is $522, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Perth to Cairns is $966, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns starts at $449 from Fri, Jul 17 to Thu, Jul 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $210 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

4 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Perth to Cairns.

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Perth to Cairns.
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 Perth to Cairns 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 Perth to Cairns.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 3 nonstop flights and 63 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 177 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Perth to Cairns are:

Virgin Australia offers 170 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
AIRNORTH offers 13 connecting flights per week. AIRNORTH flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Singapore Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Air New Zealand offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $449. 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 Perth to Cairns is $449, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Perth to Cairns is $624, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 30.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Cairns is $522, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Perth to Cairns is $966, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 24.

Jetstar flies direct from Perth to Cairns.

There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Perth to Cairns 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 Perth and Cairns at price $528 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Jetstar flies direct from Perth to Cairns.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Perth and Cairns start at $391 from Mon, Jul 27 to Wed, Aug 5 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Perth to Cairns, 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 Perth and Cairns start at $1,664 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Perth and Cairns start at $449 from Fri, Jul 17 to Thu, Jul 23.

To book business class trips from Perth to Cairns, 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 Perth and Cairns starts at $528 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Perth and Cairns at price $528 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Perth to Cairns, 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.