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Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns

7 nonstop flights a week, 2 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 4h 20m in the air, 2,139 mi (3,442 km). Tickets from $173.

Flights from Perth to Cairns

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Prices by day: Perth to Cairns

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Best fares from Perth to Cairns

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Cheapest one-way $173 10 February 2027, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $173 10 February 2027, Jetstar Cheapest in the next 7 days $301 16 November, Mon Cheapest weekend departure $365 Sat, 28 November 2026 Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $173

Perth to Cairns at a glance

flight time, from 4h 10m to 5h 25m
4h 20m
straight-line distance
2,139 mi (3,442 km)
flights a week
7
flights today
2
first and last departure
08:05 - 22:55
lowest price, nonstop, 10 February
$173
average across months
$237
airlines
2

Perth to Cairns ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $173. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $301. The average across months is $237.

Perth to Cairns flight schedule

7 flights a week, 2 today, 1 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
TL 361
Airnorth
08:05 Perth, terminal 3
15:30 Cairns, terminal 2
5h 25m
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Embraer 170
JQ 979
Jetstar
22:55 Perth, terminal 2
05:15 Cairns, terminal 2
4h 20m
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 979
Jetstar
15:05 Perth, terminal 2
21:15 Cairns, terminal 2
4h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320

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

Airlines flying Perth to Cairns

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

Airnorth4 a week Jetstar3 a week

Airports

Where flights from Perth to Cairns depart and land

Departure from Perth

Perth PER

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

About the airport

Arrival in Cairns

Cairns CNS

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

About the airport

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Perth to Cairns?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 20 minutes on average, from 4h 10m to 5h 25m depending on the flight.
How far is Cairns from Perth?
2,139 mi (3,442 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Perth to Cairns?
Airnorth (4 a week) and Jetstar (3 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Perth to Cairns?
2 flights today and 7 a week, about 1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Perth to Cairns?
The first departure is at 08:05 (TL361), the last at 22:55 (JQ979). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Cairns?
February 2027: tickets from $173. The most expensive is November 2026, from $301.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Perth to Cairns?
10 February 2027 (Wednesday): from $173 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Perth to Cairns?
Jetstar: nonstop tickets from $173 on 10 February by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Perth and Cairns?
Cairns is 2 hours ahead of Perth. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Perth airport do flights to Cairns leave from?
Perth (7 a week).