How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Japan?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Japan.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Japan?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Japan?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cairns to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Japan?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cairns to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Japan?

Finnair connects Cairns to Japan with 11 flights per week and both Japan Airlines and Jetstar also offer 11 flights per week.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Japan?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Japan?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Japan were found on Jetstar ($737) and Singapore Airlines ($1,283).

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and Japan?

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Japan direct and that is Jetstar . The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and costs $574.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Japan?

The earliest flight from Cairns to Japan departs at 11:45 , landing in Tokyo at 18:10.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Japan per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Japan, with an average flight time of 7h 25m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Tokyo Narita Airport. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

How long does a flight from Cairns to Japan take?

The duration of a flight to Japan depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to Japan from Cairns are to Osaka , which takes 7h 25m , and Tokyo , which takes 9h 02m.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Japan?

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Cairns to Japan sets off at 11:45 and lands in Tokyo at 18:10.

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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Japan

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:35 - 22:30CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

10h 55m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$662Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$670Jetstar

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:35 - 08:50CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

21h 15m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$675Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:35 - 22:30CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

10h 55m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$692Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$700Jetstar

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$700Jetstar

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$702Jetstar

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$705Jetstar

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$705Jetstar

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:35 - 22:30CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

10h 55m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$710Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Cairns to Japan

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$770Jetstar

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

12:35 - 22:30CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

10h 55m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$926Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:10 - 04:35NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

7h 25mdirect

$969Jetstar

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

12:35 - 22:05CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

10h 30m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

20:00 - 06:00NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

33h 00m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

$1,010Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

12:35 - 19:00CNS Cairns-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

7h 25mdirect

07:25 - 04:35KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-CNS Cairns

20h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$1,050Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

20:55 - 11:20NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

13h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$1,122Jetstar

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

11:45 - 08:55CNS Cairns-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

22h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

07:25 - 04:35KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-CNS Cairns

20h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$1,260Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

12:35 - 22:05CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

10h 30m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl

22:25 - 06:00NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

30h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Osaka Kansai Intl

$1,318Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

11:45 - 18:10CNS Cairns-NRT Tokyo Narita

7h 25mdirect

14:55 - 11:50NRT Tokyo Narita-CNS Cairns

43h 55m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,403Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

11:45 - 08:55CNS Cairns-KIX Osaka Kansai Intl

22h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

16:00 - 13:30KIX Osaka Kansai Intl-CNS Cairns

44h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,405Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

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What is the cheapest Cairns to Japan flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Cairns found in the last 5 days was to Osaka, at $578 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $699.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $861 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $861.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Japan?

No, with an average price for the route of $889, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Japan?

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Japan is May, when tickets cost $659 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,611 and $1,131 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Japan?

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Japan on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Japan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Japan?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Japan.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Japan?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Japan?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cairns to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Japan?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cairns to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Cairns to the following destinations at these prices or less: Osaka $345 one-way - $730 round-trip; Tokyo $486 one-way - $918 round-trip

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