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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

6%Trains are 6% more expensive in Cairns than in Perth.

Perth$5.18

Cairns$5.51

MealMid-priced restaurant

20%A meal in Cairns is 20% cheaper than a meal in Perth.

Perth$27.56

Cairns$22.05

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

51%Taxis are 51% more expensive in Cairns than in Perth.

Perth$7.28

Cairns$11.02

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

4%Coffee is 4% more expensive in Cairns than in Perth.

Perth$6.00

Cairns$6.25

Exchange rate

1 NZD = 0.91 AUD

1 AUD = 1.11 NZD

Last checked on Sun, 16/03

Distance: 3442 kms

Perth airports

Perth Airport (PER)How far from city centre: 10 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Perth to Cairns

Is it safe to travel from Perth to Cairns during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Perth to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Perth to Cairns is 186$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cairns more expensive than Perth to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 11.02 NZD, 51% more expensive than Perth, with a fare of $ 7.28 NZD,

while train tickets cost 6% more at Cairns: $ 5.51 NZD versus $ 5.18 NZD at Perth.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 22.05 NZD euros in Cairns, 20% less than the 27.56 NZD euros in Perth.

The price of the coffee is around 4% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 NZD , while in Perth the coffee costs 6.00 NZD.

How long does the flight from Perth to Cairns take?

Flight length from Perth to Cairns is around 04:43 hours on average, at an average distance of 3,705 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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