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Cheap flights from Japan to Cairns from $279

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FUK — CNS
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Japan to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Japan to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Japan to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2026.

Sun 24/521:25
KIX
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 31/512:30
CNS
-
KIX
Nonstop7h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/4$566
Thu 14/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 28/511:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/4$604
Mon 11/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 29/511:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/4$606
Sun 10/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 29/511:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/4$616
Thu 2/720:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Tue 7/711:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/4$618
Sun 10/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/512:30
CNS
-
NRT
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$650
Fri 5/620:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 12/611:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/4$651
Mon 18/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 22/511:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/4$655
Mon 18/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/512:30
CNS
-
NRT
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$662
Thu 2/707:35
KIX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/712:30
CNS
-
KIX
Nonstop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$665
Mon 11/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/512:30
CNS
-
NRT
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$665
Fri 29/507:35
KIX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/612:30
CNS
-
KIX
Nonstop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$666

Find flight deals from Japan to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Japan to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$566

One-way from

$279

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$839

Good round-trip deal

$596 or less

Good one-way deal

$477 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/5-31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Japan to Cairns
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  • Jetstar
  • 7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Japan to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Japan to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Japan to Cairns that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Fri 29/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Fri 5/6

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

$613

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Fri 29/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Fri 5/6

12:30-22:25

1 stop10h 55m

$647

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Tue 14/7

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Sat 18/7

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

$682

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Sun 17/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

$694

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Mon 15/6

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Fri 19/6

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

$698

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Fri 15/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

$717

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Sun 17/5

07:40-05:35

1 stop20h 55m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

$719

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Thu 14/5

12:00-05:55

1 stop16h 55m

Cairns

Thu 28/5

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

$719
Fastest return journey

OsakaCairns

KIX - CNS

KIXCNS

Osaka Kansai Intl

Sun 31/5

21:25-05:35

Nonstop7h 10m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

12:30-19:00

Nonstop7h 30m

$729

TokyoCairns

NRT - CNS

NRTCNS

Tokyo Narita

Wed 17/6

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Sun 21/6

12:30-09:05

1 stop21h 35m

$750

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Best time to book a flight from Japan to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Japan to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to Cairns?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to Cairns (average of $276). Flying from Japan to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of $811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JP to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Japan to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 April 2026.

When flying from Japan to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Japan to Cairns delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Japan and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Japan to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Japan to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Japan to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Japan?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Japan to Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Japan to Cairns?

    Jetstar and Qantas Airways can get you from Japan to Cairns in just under 7h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36h 30m. Japan and Cairns are separated by a distance of 5877 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Japan to Cairns?

    The most popular route from Japan to Cairns is Tokyo Narita - Cairns. You may also consider Osaka Kansai Intl - Cairns or Tokyo Haneda - Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Japan to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Japan to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Japan to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Japan to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Japan to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Japan to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Japan to Cairns?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Japan to Cairns (average of $276). Flying from Japan to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of $811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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