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JQ,TL Return flights from $526
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TL Return flights from $606
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Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$611
Dep. Thu 17 DecRet. Fri 01 Jan$1,265
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Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$4,742
JQ,VA Return flights from $616
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TL,VA Return flights from $664
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JQ,QZ Return flights from $679
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VA Return flights from $690
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Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$723
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Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$952
JQ,QF Return flights from $696
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$696
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Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Fri 11 Dec$721
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Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$1,057
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$1,426
JQ,QZ,TL Return flights from $731
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Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Fri 11 Dec$1,053
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Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$775
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JQ,QZ,VA Return flights from $790
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QF,VA Return flights from $795
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Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$811
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$982
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$1,287
8B,JQ Return flights from $824
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$824
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Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Fri 11 Dec$1,153
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JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $840
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Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Fri 11 Dec$841
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Fri 11 Dec$859
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QF Return flights from $848
Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$848
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Fri 11 Dec$848
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Dep. Wed 17 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$850
Dep. Sat 05 DecRet. Fri 11 Dec$850
Dep. Thu 17 DecRet. Fri 01 Jan$851
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$1,279
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$1,822

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Perth

Return fares from Cairns to Perth by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$566
Aug 2026
$604
Sep 2026
$671
Oct 2026
$570
Nov 2026
$382
Jan 2027
$481
Mar 2027
$866

The cheapest month to fly to Perth is November 2026, with return fares from $382 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $866).

When Should You Fly to Perth?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Perth, with return fares from $382. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $866.

Across the year, return fares to Perth average around $591. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, January and July, you'll generally pay up to 35% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Cairns to Perth Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Perth return airfares.

July 2026
$566
August 2026
$604
September 2026
$671
October 2026
$570
November 2026
$382
January 2027
$481
March 2027
$866

Average Cairns to Perth Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Perth return airfares.

July 2026
$869
September 2026
$931
November 2026
$808
December 2026
$860

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Cairns to Perth

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Perth?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Perth cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Perth is $444.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Perth is 05 March 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Perth?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Perth is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Perth?

Jetstar and Airnorth Regional fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Perth take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 6 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Perth?

The IATA code for Perth is PER. It is located in Australia at coordinates -31.9346, 115.96.

When should you book flights to Perth?

From our data, you should book flights to Perth 30 days out.


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