Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Perth to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,906). 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.

Question 3

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Perth to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Question 6

What are the most reliable airlines from Perth to Cairns?

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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%).

Question 7

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

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Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Perth to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

Question 8

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Perth to Cairns at least 24 days early can save you up to 29% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 24 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Perth to Cairns for as little as $435 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $435 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 9

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Perth in February are about $440 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $225.

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

How can I find direct flights from Perth to Cairns?

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

Question 13

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

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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.

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Average price	$489
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