What percentage of Perth to Cairns flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 20% of flights from Perth to Cairns are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing quarter was 2. This data reflects flight patterns over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Perth to Cairns?

A direct flight from Perth to Cairns typically takes 5 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 3432 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a median duration of 9 hours and 45 minutes. The median direct flight time is 325 minutes, while flights with one stop average 585 minutes.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Perth to Cairns are frequent. This indicates that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor them. Setting a price alert can help travelers identify opportune moments to book their flights within a 30-day window.

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2027-01-20 – 2027-01-27
PER - Cairns
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A$571
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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 duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical journey involving 2 stopovers when not flying direct, the total travel time can vary significantly.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Perth to Cairns, prices are currently above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $359–$758, with a median of $585. Right now, about 24% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available, though less frequently than usual. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering regular opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Cairns is generally in the spring months. April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $311. Following closely, March offers a median fare of $322, and May presents options with a median of $344. These months typically offer the best value for this route.

The distance between Perth and Cairns is approximately 3432 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you'll be traveling across a significant portion of the country, making it a journey that benefits from advance planning to secure optimal fares.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Cairns

Regular price: A$496 - A$678

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Cairns is AUD 496 to AUD 678. The current lowest deal is AUD 441 with Jetstar for travel from Jan 19-Jan 20.

now A$441

Low A$496

High A$678

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

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,090

A$720

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,099

A$726

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,059

A$726

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Airnorth

A$760

A$548

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Airnorth

A$702

A$547

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Cairns

Perth (PER) - Cairns (CNS)

Airnorth

A$714

A$542

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

A$933 → A$445

52%

2 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 4

A$940 → A$541

42%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

A$1,099 → A$726

34%

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

A$1,090 → A$718

34%

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 price of $585.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Cairns, with a median price of $311.

⏱️ 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

20% of recent flights are direct

About 20% of recent flights from Perth to Cairns are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Perth to Cairns.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Perth to Cairns are frequent, appearing 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 direct connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$443

Cairns main airports to arrive at

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is the primary gateway to Cairns and the surrounding Tropical North Queensland region.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$465

Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative

Townsville (TSV)

Townsville Airport is the closest major regional airport to Cairns, offering frequent jet services.

📍 ~350 km from Cairns (reachable by car, approx. 4-5 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~A$728

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairns

72% AI deal score

$2,157

$1,707

Save $450

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairns

Historically, the best prices for flights from Perth to Cairns are typically found when booking in the 0-6 days window before departure, with an average price of $342. Booking 7-13 days out shows a slightly higher average of $345. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $546. This suggests that last-minute deals are often available for this route across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Perth to Cairns is considered to be $359 or less. The median price for this route was $585. Prices above $758 were in the highest quartile. These figures are based on historical pricing data over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Perth to Cairns are 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 was $585, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings. This data covers a 270-day period.

Perth to Cairns: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Cairns

How much is a round trip from Perth to Cairns

Regular price: A$496 - A$678

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Cairns is AUD 496 to AUD 678. The current lowest deal is AUD 441 with Jetstar for travel from Jan 19-Jan 20.

now A$441

Low A$496

High A$678

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Cairns

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$316

February

Most Expensive

Flights from A$838

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