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Quick Flight Summary from Perth to Cairns

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$ 429
  • Direct flight duration 7 hour 30 min
  • Arrival airports CNS
  • Best days to book Saturday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$ 563

Cheapest flights from Perth to Cairns

Shortest Flight

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
26 Sep, Sat
Perth – Cairns
8h
1 stop
PERCNS

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
14 Sep, Mon
Perth – Cairns
9h 30m
1 stop
PERCNS

Qantas

Qantas
8 Oct, Thu
Perth – Cairns
12h 40m
1 stop
PERCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
8 Sep, Tue
Perth – Cairns
16h 5m
1 stop
PERCNS

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
29 Sep, Tue
Perth – Cairns
11h 15m
1 stop
PERCNS

Qantas

Qantas
4 Oct, Sun
Perth – Cairns
19h 10m
1 stop
PERCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
2 Oct, Fri
Perth – Cairns
20h 45m
1 stop
PERCNS

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
9 Sep, Wed
Perth – Cairns
13h 25m
1 stop
PERCNS

Last update: 04 September 2026 06:10

Estimated Prices for Perth to Cairns Flights

Cheapest Day26 September Saturday
Best Price
A$ 434
Average Price
A$ 568
A$ 727
A$ 434
04Fri
Sep
05Sat
06Sun
07Mon
A$ 574
08Tue
A$ 698
09Wed
10Thu
11Fri
A$ 441
12Sat
13Sun
A$ 435
14Mon
15Tue
16Wed
17Thu
18Fri
19Sat
20Sun
21Mon
22Tue
A$ 727
23Wed
24Thu
25Fri
A$ 434
26Sat
27Sun
A$ 649
28Mon
A$ 595
29Tue
A$ 559
30Wed
01Thu
Oct
02Fri
03Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Perth City Center

Perth Airport

Perth Airport is a modern facility serving Western Australia. One of the most viable options to reach the airport from the city center is by bus, but one must be aware of the bus schedule and deperature times. Taxis work throughout the day and often carry passengers with an set charge for this particular trip, but can be more expensive. Rental carts and shuttle services are also two useful options. The hotel you are staying at may also provide a service; be sure to call and ask them in advance.  

Rent a car 

You can rent a car in Perth and drive around the city and to the airport with ease. In the city Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis are some of the companies available. Renting a car will greatly facilitate your work and travels in Perth and in addition, the rental costs are also generally not too high. Before considering this option, please note that you must have an internationally valid driving license.

Taxis

You can find taxis across the Perth city center. If you are staying in a hotel, you can get support from the front desk in booking a taxi from the hotel. The average price of getting to the airport from the city center via taxi is around 45-50 dollars. However, late night and weekend taxi fares may be slightly higher. If you travel with your family or with heavy luggage, this might be the best option and worth the price. However, taxis are by far the most expensive option, more so than shuttle or bus services. Taxis can also be found outside the Perth city center, in settlements such as Scarborough, the Framantl, Armadale, Joondalup,  and Mandurah.

Shuttle Services

You can use the Connect Shuttle service, which takes off from the city center, to reach Perth Airport as well. The Kings Perth Hotel,  the Western Australian Museum,  the East Perth station, and the Ambassador Hotel are all points of interest that are servced by this shuttle service. The average price is around 15 AUS dollars. 

Bus

Perth International Airport can be reached by bus routes 40 or 380 from the city center. Buses stops are located at the Belmont Forum Shopping Center, Elizabeth Quay Bus Terminal and Burswood Train Station and bring passengers to the airport from the city center. Buses are also the most cost-effective tools that you can use to come to the airport in the city, but if you are in a hurry, taxis might be better.

Hotel Services

Some hotels offer the useful option of hotel shuttle services, but you should call your hotel in advance to see if this option is available. If it is, don't forget to ask about the departure and arrival times. 

Airport Information

Sydney, Melbourne, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Auckland and Denpasar are just some of the locations that can be reached via Perth airport. Even whilst waiting for a transfer, the airport offers passengers recreation areas, shopping opportunities, ATMs, and parking. You can easily handle your foreign currency transactions without leaving the airport, and duty free shops offer alcoholic beverages, expensive chocolates, and souvenirs. Perth Airport also offers numerous food and drink options and has business-class lounges of Emirates and Qantas airlines. Children can spend time comfortably in the passenger terminal T1, which has a children's playground. In addition, there are terraces are designed for travelers who want to watch the landing and takeoff of aircraft and offer an entirely different experience for visitors. The free internet connection at the airport terminals allows visitors to connect to the Internet at any time, and charging stations helps keeps your electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers at full power. The shopping opportunities at Perth International Airport include: Amcal Express, Australian Way, Huber Convenience, Gadgetshop, JEANSWEST, Optus, Link, Relay, Rip Curl, Sunglass Hut, Vodafone, and WHSmith. In order to sample the local flavors of world cuisine in Australia, the airport offers the following dining and drinking options: Haymarket, Poco Loco, Hungry Jack's, Hudsons Coffee Harvest Food Store in Machinet, Red Rooster, Sumo Salad, Subway, The Coffee Club and Toby's Estate.

Transportation to Cairns City Center from Airport

Cairns Airport

After arriving at Cairns Airport located approximately 7 kilometers north of the city of Cairns within the region of Queensland, Australia, you can prefer airport shuttles or reach the city with a taxi quickly. Another option is to rent a car from the airport. It is possible to reach the city center of Cairns from Cairns Airport within maximum 10-15 minutes.

Bus

The shuttles leaving right in front of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport have different lines with the routes such as the city center of Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Besides, it is possible for you to arrive in the city center of Cairns by the Line 110 Buses, which are operated by the company of TRANSLink QLD and drive off every 20 minutes.  With the single-use ticket prices varying between 4- and 6 Australian Dollars, these buses leave from the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport and go by the stops of McKenzie St, Smith Street, Lily St (Tobruk Pool), Rutherford St and the city center of Cairns, respectively.

Taxi

As soon as you come out of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport, you will see the airport taxis which deliver services of transportation for 24/7. You can reach the city center of Cairns quickly and comfortably with the airport taxis by paying 20-25 Australian Dollars on average. If you do not want to prefer the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to the airport by calling the company of Cairns Taxi (+61 13 10 08).

Car Rental

If you consider renting a car at Cairns Airport, you should be early and definitely make your reservation in advance. Some of the car rental companies at Cairns Airport are Avis (07 4033 9555), Budget (07 4033 9777), Europcar (07 4034 9088), Hertz (07 4035 9299), Redspot (07 4034 9052) and Thrifty (07 4033 9800).

More Information About Cairns

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Perth (Australia)-Cairns flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Perth (Australia)-Cairns flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Perth (Australia)-Cairns flights, you can use Perth Airport as departure airport, and Cairns Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Perth (Australia)-Cairns is 3437 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Perth (Australia)-Cairns flights is Sunday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Airnorth Regional starts from approximately A$ 334.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Jetstar
A$ 413
1 piece X 14 kg cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Virgin Australia
A$ 431
1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund
Airnorth Regional
A$ 334
1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours)
Qantas
A$ 445
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 24.08.2026

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