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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

0%A train in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Perth.

Perth$5.74

Cairns$5.74

MealMid-priced restaurant

4%The average meal is 4% more expensive in Cairns than in Perth.

Perth$28.70

Cairns$29.85

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

64%Taxis are 64% more expensive in Cairns than in Perth.

Perth$7.00

Cairns$11.48

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

10%Coffee is 10% more expensive in Cairns than in Perth.

Perth$6.62

Cairns$7.30

Exchange rate

1 NZD = 0.88 AUD

1 AUD = 1.15 NZD

Last checked on Tue, 11/11

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 208$. 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 $ 11.48 NZD, 64% more expensive than Perth, with a fare of $ 7.00 NZD,

while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Cairns and Perth: $ 5.74 NZD.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 29.85 NZD in Cairns, 4% more than the 28.70 NZD in Perth.

The price of the coffee is around 10% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 7.30 NZD , while in Perth the coffee costs 6.62 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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