Cheap flights from Cairns to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $458
Jetstar Nonstop 8 hr Sun, May 24 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Tokyo is currently $458
Cheapest one-way flight $228
Jetstar Nonstop 8 hr Sat, Apr 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Tokyo is currently $228
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,036
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 27 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Tokyo is currently $1,036
Cheapest business class flights $2,996
Jetstar, Jin Air 2 stops 29 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Tokyo is currently $2,996
Fastest flight 7 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Tokyo takes 7 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Tokyo is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $485–770
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $890–1,800

Popular airlines from Cairns to Tokyo

  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $458
    Typical price: $640–1,550
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CNS - NRT Every day
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - NRT Every day
  • Qantas
    from $1,220
    Typical price: $1,250–2,100
    99 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - HND, NRT Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    16 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - HND, NRT Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $971
    Typical price: $1,000–1,950
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - HND, NRT Every Tue, Thu, Sat
  • Fiji Airways
    from $921
    Typical price: $940–1,900
    2 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - NRT Every Mon, Thu

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 6 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    Tokyo Japan 34 min 11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    Tokyo Japan 1 hr 13 min 42 mi
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Sendai Japan 4 hr 15 min 183 mi
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    Nagoya Japan 4 hr 18 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $485 to $770.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $458. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $228.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $458, flying from May 24 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $1,220, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $971, flying from May 17 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $921, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Tokyo starts at $458 from Sun, May 24 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $228 and departs on Sat, Apr 18.
7 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Tokyo.
Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 99 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Tokyo are:
  • Singapore Airlines offers 16 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 15 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 2 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $458. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $228.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $458, flying from May 24 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $1,220, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $971, flying from May 17 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $921, flying from May 21 to May 27.
Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Tokyo.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Tokyo at price $1,036 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.
Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Tokyo.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Tokyo start at $458 from Sun, May 24 to Mon, Jun 1 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Tokyo start at $2,996 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 24 with Jetstar, Jin Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Tokyo start at $458 from Sun, May 24 to Mon, Jun 1.
To book business class trips from Cairns to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Tokyo starts at $1,036 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Tokyo at price $1,036 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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