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, Air New Zealand, Regional Express.

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	£171
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£170
Cheapest round-trip	£326
Average round-trip	£417
Nonstop flights in September	£170 – £387

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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
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No