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Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns (PER - CNS)

PER — CNS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Perth to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$462
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Perth to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Perth to Cairns. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Perth to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Perth to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PER to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Perth to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Perth to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar from Perth to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Perth to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Perth to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Perth to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($269), offers the cheapest pricing from Perth to Cairns. You may be able to fly from Perth to Cairns for 39% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Perth to Cairns?

    Before booking your flight to Cairns from Perth, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (69%), Emirates (69%), Jetstar( 69%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Perth to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Perth to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Perth to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Perth to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Perth to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Perth to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Perth to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Perth to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Perth to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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JetstarCheapest$269Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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