Cheap flights from Cairns to Perth

7 nonstop flights a week, 2 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 5h 40m in the air, 2,139 mi (3,442 km). Tickets from $288, nonstop from $316.

Flights from Cairns to Perth

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Cairns to Perth at a glance

flight time, from 4h 55m to 6h 15m
5h 40m
straight-line distance
2,139 mi (3,442 km)
flights a week
7
flights today
2
first and last departure
12:50 - 19:15
lowest price, with a connection, 19 November
$288
lowest nonstop price
$316
airlines
2

Cairns to Perth flight schedule

7 flights a week, 2 today, 2 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
TL 362
Airnorth
12:50 Cairns, terminal 2
16:55 Perth, terminal 3
6h 5m
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Embraer 170
JQ 978
Jetstar
19:15 Cairns, terminal 2
22:10 Perth, terminal 2
4h 55m
Mon, Wed, Fri
Airbus A320

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 29 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
JQ 978
Jetstar
11:00 Cairns, terminal 2
14:15 Perth, terminal 2
5h 15m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
TL 362
Airnorth
15:40 Cairns, terminal 2
19:55 Perth, terminal 3
6h 15m
Seasonal
Embraer 190

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Perth is 2 hours behind Cairns. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Cairns to Perth

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Cairns to Perth depart and land

Departure from Cairns

Cairns CNS

7 flights a week, terminal 2, 3 mi (5 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Perth

Perth PER

7 flights a week, terminals 2, 3, 6 mi (10 km) from the city centre

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Cairns to Perth?
A nonstop flight takes 5 hours 40 minutes on average, from 4h 55m to 6h 15m depending on the flight.
How far is Perth from Cairns?
2,139 mi (3,442 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Cairns to Perth?
Airnorth (4 a week) and Jetstar (3 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Cairns to Perth?
2 flights today and 7 a week, about 1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Cairns to Perth?
The first departure is at 12:50 (TL362), the last at 19:15 (JQ978). Local time.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Cairns to Perth?
19 November 2026 (Thursday): from $288 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Cairns to Perth?
Jetstar: nonstop tickets from $316 on 23 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Perth?
Perth is 2 hours behind Cairns. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Cairns airport do flights to Perth leave from?
Cairns (7 a week).