Cheap flights from Perth to Cairns

One-way fares from $253 · PER → CNS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$253

Jetstar · Wed, 10 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from $253

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Airnorth

Flight time
4h 20m

3,440 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Perth to Cairns

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $327
  2. December 2026 $266
  3. January 2027 $275
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $253

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart22:55 Wed, 10 FebPER → CNS 4h 20m · Direct
$253one way, per person
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About flights from Perth to Cairns

Perth (PER) and Cairns (CNS) are about 3,440 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 20m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Airnorth. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $253, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Perth to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $253 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday 10 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $253 to $327.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $253 one way.

Are there direct flights from Perth to Cairns?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Airnorth.

How long is the flight from Perth to Cairns?

A direct flight takes about 4h 20m. Perth and Cairns are around 3,440 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Perth to Cairns?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Airnorth.

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