Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Perth to Cairns?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Perth and Cairns takes around 4.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Perth and Cairns?

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The flight distance between Perth and Cairns is 3435 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Perth and Cairns?

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Several carriers operate flights between Perth and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Perth?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Perth and Denpasar, Manila, Melbourne, Bangkok, Sydney, Praya, Lombok, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Brisbane, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cebu, Albany, Gold Coast, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Darwin, Esperance, Da Nang.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Townsville, Sunshine Coast Region, Adelaide, Bangkok, Proserpine, Manila, Seoul, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Uluru, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, City of Newcastle, Broome, Singapore, Cebu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Perth?

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Perth is mainly served by Perth. But there are other airports nearby, including Perth Jandakot Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Perth?

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The main airport in Perth is Perth. It is also served by Busselton Regional.

Question 8

What airports are near Cairns?

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The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Perth and Cairns?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Perth and Cairns thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Perth and Cairns can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Perth and Cairns?

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Currently, you can fly between Perth and Cairns with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Regional Express, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Perth and Cairns?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Perth and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Perth and Cairns?

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Traveling between Perth and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Perth?

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There are a number of airports in and around Perth. The main one is Perth and other nearby airports include Busselton Regional

Question 15

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Perth and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Perth, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Perth and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Perth and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Perth, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Perth and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£132
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£131
Cheapest round-trip	£277
Average round-trip	£371
Nonstop flights in May	£131 – £222

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Jetstar Airways	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
Jetstar Airways	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Jetstar Airways	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
Jetstar Airways	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	24°C
February	30°C	24°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	22°C
May	26°C	20°C
June	24°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	17°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	28°C	21°C
November	29°C	22°C
December	30°C	23°C