Cairns to Perth (CNS–PER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JQ Jetstar
320
11:00 AM
AEST T2
2:15 PM
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5h 15m
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Cairns to Perth
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,133 mi 5h 15m nonstop -2h behind 11 1-stop hubs

CNS–PER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 2,133 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–PER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: 6E 4 320 5h15 – – 6E
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNS to PER direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to PER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
208
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Perth is 2 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · PER: AWST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 4:00 PM in Perth.
Distance & Flight Time
2,133 mi / 3,432 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m.
Facts

CNS–PER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Perth route.
Route details
Distance2,133 mi / 3,432 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: PER
Full namePerth International Airport
IATA / ICAOPER / YPPH
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation67 ft / 20 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to PER flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Perth International Airport take approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 2,133 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CNS to PER.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL, OOL, HKG, BNE, MEL, DPS, SYD, DRW, SIN, AKL and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Perth is 2 hours behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from PER to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to PER

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Perth International Airport (PER) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to PER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to PER ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,133 miles (3,432 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.