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September 30 - October 9

Cheapest

Best

CNS - Perth

$353

$324

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September 18 - October 9

Cheapest

CNS - Perth

$316

$324

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September 14 - October 9

Cheapest

Earliest

CNS - Perth

$316

$324

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September 16 - October 9

Cheapest

CNS - Perth

$316

$324

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October 19 - November 11

CNS - Perth

$331

$325

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October 16 - November 11

CNS - Perth

$331

$325

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October 23 - November 11

CNS - Perth

$333

$325

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October 23 - November 4

CNS - Perth

$338

$325

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November 21 - November 28

CNS - Perth

$333

$344

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November 25 - December 4

CNS - Perth

$335

$348

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Insights for flights from Cairns to Perth

Only 2% of recent fares for flights from Cairns to Perth were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, which typically ranges from $282–$656, with a median of $333. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

When looking for cheap flights from Cairns to Perth, the cheapest months to fly are typically December, with a median fare of $235, followed by January at $237, and March at $256. These months offer more competitive pricing compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Cairns to Perth takes about 11h 30m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 15.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cairns to Perth.

The distance between Cairns and Perth is approximately 3432 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel duration, often with at least one stop along the way.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Perth

Regular price: $319 - $496

Prices for flights from Cairns to Perth are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $319 and $496. The current lowest deal is $324 with Airnorth. This price is for travel from September 30 to October 9, 2026.

now $324

Low $319

High $496

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Perth

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Perth is December, with a median price of $235. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $816. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $235

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $816

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Direct flights from Cairns to Perth

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Perth

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Perth

Cairns (CNS) - Perth (PER)

Airnorth

$357

$457

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Perth

Cairns (CNS) - Perth (PER)

Airnorth

$395

$386

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Perth

Cairns (CNS) - Perth (PER)

Airnorth

$445

$376

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Perth

Cairns (CNS) - Perth (PER)

Airnorth

$454

$378

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Perth

Cairns (CNS) - Perth (PER)

Airnorth

$454

$453

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Perth

Cairns (CNS) - Perth (PER)

Airnorth

$447

$378

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Perth

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

$504 → $364

28%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$495 → $364

26%

19 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 30

$580 → $453

22%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$579 → $476

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Perth

Cairns - Perth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Cairns to Perth are near the typical level, with a median price of $333.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $235

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $235 for Cairns to Perth flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 11h 30m with one stop

Flights from Cairns to Perth typically take 11h 30m, with most routes including one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 15.5% of deals being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Cairns to Perth route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cairns to Perth are frequent, with over one deal per day.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cairns to Perth.

📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$324

Perth main airports to arrive at

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

Perth Airport is ideal for direct access to Perth from Cairns.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$324

Airports nearby Perth used as alternative

Busselton Regional (BQB)

Cheapest

Busselton Regional is a viable alternative for travelers located in Perth's southern suburbs or Peel region.

📍 ~180 km from Perth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$488

Geraldton (GET)

Geraldton is a primary regional hub for the Mid West region with reliable scheduled services to Perth.

📍 ~370 km from Perth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$611

Albany (ALH)

Albany is the main gateway for the Great Southern region with regular scheduled regional service.

📍 ~390 km from Perth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$662

Kalgoorlie-Boulder (KGI)

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a significant regional airport with high reliability due to mining industry demand.

📍 ~550 km from Perth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$708

Esperance (EPR)

Esperance is an alternative for travelers in the far south-east of Western Australia.

📍 ~580 km from Perth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$662

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Perth

68% AI deal score

$2,087

From CNS

Elite

Nov 23

Perth, Australia

68% AI deal score

$2,087

From CNS

Perth, Australia

67% AI deal score

$2,034

From CNS

Elite

Sep 19

Perth, Australia

67% AI deal score

$2,121

From CNS

Elite

Sep 17

Perth, Australia

67% AI deal score

$2,121

From CNS

Elite

Sep 19

Perth, Australia

67% AI deal score

$2,121

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Perth

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cairns to Perth is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $312. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a relatively low average price of $316. In contrast, booking 60+ days out generally resulted in a significantly higher average price of $684.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cairns to Perth is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $282. The median price for this route over the same period was $333. Prices above $656 typically fall into the more expensive range. By comparing prices to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify favorable deals.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Perth are December, with a median price of $235, and January, with a median price of $237. March also presents a relatively low median price of $256. These months typically offer prices below the annual median of $333 for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

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Insights for flights from Cairns to Perth

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Perth

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Perth

Direct flights from Cairns to Perth

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Perth

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Perth

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Perth

Cairns - Perth route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $235

Typically 11h 30m with one stop

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Cairns main airports to depart from

Perth main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Perth used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Perth

Best Elite deals to Perth

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Perth

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