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Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns (PER - CNS)

PER — CNS
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$485

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Perth-Cairns flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Perth to Cairns.
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Perth to Cairns in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Perth-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Perth-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Perth-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Perth-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Perth-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

Booking 88 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 $397). Flying from Perth to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 April 29, 2026.

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 April 29, 2026.
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
538 reviews

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.7

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

AKL - CHC

About 4 hours in delays to be in a very packed plane. The crew was excellent though so have to give credit for that.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.7

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

AKL - CHC

About 4 hours in delays to be in a very packed plane. The crew was excellent though so have to give credit for that.

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 ($159), offers the cheapest pricing from Perth to Cairns. You may be able to fly from Perth to Cairns for 65% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Perth to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $150. Airnorth flights start at $182 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $226 one-way.

  • 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 (46%), Emirates (46%), Jetstar( 46%).

  • 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 $397). Flying from Perth to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$159Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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