What percentage of Perth to Cairns flights are direct?

Historically, about 20% of flights from Perth to Cairns are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stops. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period. While direct options are available, connecting flights are more common on this route.

How many hours is the flight from Perth to Cairns?

The direct flight from Perth to Cairns typically takes 5 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 9 hours and 45 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3432 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Perth to Cairns flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Perth to Cairns have been frequent across the trailing quarter. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking optimal fares. Frequent price fluctuations are common on routes with this classification, allowing for opportunities to secure better prices over time.

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2027-01-20 – 2027-01-27
PER - Cairns
72% AI deal score
A$477
A$443
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Perth to Cairns: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Cairns

A typical journey from Perth to Cairns, including connections, takes about 5h 25m. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 3432 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall travel time reflects the inclusion of layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Perth to Cairns, the cheapest time to fly is often in April, with a median fare of $311. Other cost-effective months include March, where the median fare is $322, and May, with a median fare of $344. Planning your trip during these months can help secure better prices.

Fares for flights from Perth to Cairns typically range from $359–$758, with a median of $585. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 24% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find good prices.

When flying from Perth to Cairns, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey that includes at least one layover.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Cairns

Regular price: A$423 - A$682

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

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Cairns is AUD423 to AUD682. The current lowest deal is AUD443 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 27.

now A$443

Low A$423

High A$682

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Cairns

The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Cairns is April, with a median price of $316. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $838. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$316

February

Most Expensive

Flights from A$838

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Direct flights from Perth to Cairns

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Perth to Cairns

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,123

A$755

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,241

A$756

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$980

A$756

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,254

A$756

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,050

A$756

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,050

A$773

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

A$1,221 → A$732

40%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

A$1,220 → A$732

40%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

A$1,212 → A$732

40%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$1,212 → A$753

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Perth to Cairns

Perth - Cairns route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Perth to Cairns are above the typical level, with a median of $585.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, March, and May offer the lowest median prices for flights to Cairns.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 25m

Direct flights from Perth to Cairns typically take 5h 25m, while connecting flights average 9h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of recent flights from Perth to Cairns are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on the Perth to Cairns route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Perth to Cairns are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Perth main airports to depart from

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

Perth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cairns, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$434

Cairns main airports to arrive at

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Perth to Cairns.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$444

Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative

Townsville (TSV)

Townsville (TSV) is a useful alternative with frequent jet services to major Australian hubs.

📍 ~350 km from Cairns (approximately 4-5 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~A$733

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairns

$1,894

Save $271

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairns

Historically, the best prices for flights from Perth to Cairns are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $342. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees a slight increase to an average of $345. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, such as 60+ days out, which historically average $546. Across the trailing quarter, last-minute deals were available, indicating flexibility can be beneficial for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Perth to Cairns was considered to be $359 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $585. Travelers historically paid up to $758 for flights on the higher end of the price spectrum. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Perth to Cairns include April, with a median price of $311, and March, with a median price of $322. May also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $344. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window was $585, indicating significant savings are possible during these specific months.

Perth to Cairns: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Cairns

How much is a round trip from Perth to Cairns

Regular price: A$423 - A$682

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

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Cairns is AUD423 to AUD682. The current lowest deal is AUD443 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 27.

now A$443

Low A$423

High A$682

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Cairns

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$316

February

Most Expensive

Flights from A$838

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec