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Cheap flights from Cairns to Tokyo from $317

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — TYO
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Tokyo are usually found in June or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Sat 25/411:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 10/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$643
Wed 29/411:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 27/520:05
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$705
Fri 13/311:55
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 21/320:10
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$726
Fri 13/311:55
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Sun 22/320:10
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$728
Sat 25/411:40
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/507:40
NRT
-
CNS
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$761
Fri 20/1111:55
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 5/1220:10
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$775
Tue 3/311:55
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 21/320:10
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$817
Tue 1/1211:55
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/1207:00
NRT
-
CNS
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$847
Tue 1/1211:55
CNS
-
NRT
Nonstop7h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 15/1220:10
NRT
-
CNS
Nonstop7h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$855
Fri 15/506:45
CNS
-
HND
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/510:45
HND
-
CNS
2 stops57h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,064
Fri 13/319:15
CNS
-
HND
3 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/308:35
HND
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,164
Fri 15/518:15
CNS
-
HND
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 23/517:05
HND
-
CNS
1 stop22h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,176

Find flight deals from Cairns to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$643

One-way from

$317

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,033

Good round-trip deal

$587 or less

Good one-way deal

$304 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/4-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 14h 50m total
  • Cairns to Tokyo
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/7
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Cairns to Tokyo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($193 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Tokyo 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Tokyo that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Tokyo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 10/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

$643

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Wed 29/4

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 27/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

$705

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:55-18:20

Nonstop7h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 21/3

20:10-04:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$726

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 10/5

07:40-05:35

1 stop20h 55m

$825

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Wed 29/4

12:30-22:25

1 stop10h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 27/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

$887

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:55-18:20

Nonstop7h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 21/3

11:40-06:00

1 stop17h 20m

$907

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Wed 13/5

11:40-18:05

Nonstop7h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 30/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

$911

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Wed 13/5

12:30-22:25

1 stop10h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 30/5

20:05-04:30

Nonstop7h 25m

$943

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Mon 16/3

09:45-15:10

2 stops30h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 23/3

20:10-04:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$973

CairnsTokyo

CNS - NRT

CNSNRT

Cairns

Tue 3/3

11:55-18:20

Nonstop7h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 21/3

07:00-06:00

1 stop22h 00m

$982

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Tokyo

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Tokyo (average of $287). Flying from Cairns to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $789). 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 CNS to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Tokyo?

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific and Jetstar from Cairns to Tokyo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,153 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,153 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,153 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,153 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Tokyo. 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 from for flights from Cairns to Tokyo?

    For a flight from Cairns to Tokyo, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Tokyo per day. 1 airline has flights to Tokyo from Cairns on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Tokyo?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Tokyo in 7h 25m. Fly via Jetstar or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Cairns and Tokyo are separated by a distance of 5877 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Tokyo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $311, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Tokyo and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Jetstar is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Tokyo?

    Consider Japan Airlines (82%), Jetstar (82%) or Finnair (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Tokyo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo?

    On average you can expect to pay $587 for a flight from Cairns to Tokyo. The cheapest flight overall is $304 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Tokyo Narita) is currently priced at $504.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Tokyo 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 Cairns to Tokyo?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Tokyo (average of $287). Flying from Cairns to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $789). 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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