Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Perth, Airnorth or Virgin Australia?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Perth are Airnorth and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $597 and an overall rating of 8.0, Airnorth is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $711 and an overall rating of 7.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cairns to Perth take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Perth will take on average 4h 55m to travel the 5,519 km flying distance from Cairns.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cairns and Perth per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in Perth, with an average flight time of 5h 15m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Perth was $346 for a one-way ticket and $441 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Cairns to Perth, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cairns, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 11:00 and will be landing in Perth at 14:15.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Perth jets off at 11:00 and lands at 14:15.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Perth?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Perth direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is $269.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Perth flight route.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Perth on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Perth is January, where tickets cost $398 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $739 and $711 respectively.

Question 12

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Perth.

Question 13

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Perth from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Perth with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

Question 15

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Perth from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 16

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of $701 for a return.

Question 17

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Alice Springs (ASP) is the top choice – 57% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cairns to Perth picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 18

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Alice Springs (ASP) often has the shortest stopovers from Cairns to Perth, with an average time of 0h 35m.

Question 19

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Alice Springs (ASP) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 6h 09m.

Question 20

How often are flights from Cairns to Perth delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cairns and Perth historically see delays in approximately 35% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 105 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Perth flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 36% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Perth flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Perth?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Perth were found on Airnorth ($441) and Jetstar ($524).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Perth, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Question 27

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $728, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Perth?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Perth from Cairns usually cost between $421 and $936 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $441 on Airnorth (28 Oct–4 Nov).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Perth?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Perth is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Airnorth.

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