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Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns
PER — CNS
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
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 24 October 2025.
Popular in | October |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | £391 |
Good one-way deal | £271 or less |
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 return flight from Perth to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Perth to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Perth to Cairns?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to Cairns (average of £98). Flying from Perth to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £233). 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 24 October 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Perth to Cairns as you normally would.
How often are flights from Perth to Cairns delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Perth and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Perth to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Perth to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Qatar Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Perth to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Perth to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Perth to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Perth to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Perth to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 15m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Perth to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Perth to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Perth to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Perth to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Alice Springs (ASP) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 33m.
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 24 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from Perth to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
6.4
Entertainment
5.1
Boarding
6.8
Crew
7.3
Food
5.6
Overall
6.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMatt,Jul 2025
DPS - MEL
Comfort
6.4
Entertainment
5.1
Boarding
6.8
Crew
7.3
Food
5.6
Overall
6.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMatt,Jul 2025
DPS - MEL
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Top airline flying from Perth to Cairns
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