CNS - PER

$221 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Perth

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Perth departing on 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairns to Perth, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$441
Overall average: $586
Jetstar
Fri 6/3Fri 13/3
CNS - PER • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$221
Typical prices: $241-$388
Jetstar
Fri 20/2
CNS - PER • Direct
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $440 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 33% price drop
June
Most popular
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Direct flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from Cairns to Perth 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat.
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Perth (CNS-PER)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Perth that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Perth

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$441Jetstar
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
-
CNS
4h 20mdirect
$443Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$453Jetstar
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$458Jetstar
Fri, 20 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$469Jetstar
Fri, 13 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$478Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$483Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$538Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Jetstar Logo
11:20 - 14:15
CNS
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PER
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 22:35
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$564Jetstar
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
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17:20 - 00:05
CNS
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PER
8h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 21:25
PER
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CNS
4h 20mdirect
$575Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Perth flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Perth to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cairns to Perth clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Perth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Perth is January, where tickets cost $435 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $804 and $705 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $491 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Perth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Perth, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$221
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cairns to Perth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Perth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Perth

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Perth?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Perth was $221 for a one-way ticket and $440 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Perth?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Perth are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $680 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $602 and an overall rating of 6.5.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Perth

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $251 or less one-way and $423 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Perth?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cairns to Perth.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns Airport to Perth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Perth

Monday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

Jetstar

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Direct returns

Perth to Cairns

Monday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

Jetstar

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cairns to Perth

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Perth. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Perth? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 430 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

2.0 MediocreRon, Dec 2025
CBR - BNE
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

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