How many flights from Cairns to Tokyo are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 17.6% of flights from Cairns to Tokyo were non-stop. For flights requiring connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this journey. Most travelers should anticipate at least one stop when flying between these two cities.

What's the flight time from Cairns to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight from Cairns to Tokyo has a duration of 7 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 5864 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends considerably to 21 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for significant additional time if their itinerary includes a layover. Direct flights offer a substantially quicker journey between these two destinations.

Should I set a price alert for Cairns to Tokyo flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Cairns to Tokyo have been frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor fares. Setting a price alert can help travelers identify opportune moments to book. Given the historical frequency of deals, an alert could lead to securing a more favorable price.

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Cairns to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cairns to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 17.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is two.

Right now, fares from Cairns to Tokyo typically range from $727–$1538, with a median of $1213. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Tokyo, November stands out with a median fare of $435. Other affordable months include April, with a median fare of $456, and May, where the median fare is $492.

A typical journey from Cairns to Tokyo takes approximately 32h 25m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 5864 km.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Tokyo

Regular price: A$729 - A$1,619

Prices for flights from Cairns to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 729 to AUD 1619. The current lowest deal is AUD 677 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 20-Dec 20.

now A$677

Low A$729

High A$1,619

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Tokyo is November, with a median price of $435. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1806. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$435

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,806

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Tokyo

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

A$1,497

A$1,126

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$941

A$876

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$865

A$940

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$1,005

A$942

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$1,000

A$924

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (HND)

A$1,180

A$950

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

A$1,979 → A$1,011

49%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

A$1,979 → A$1,035

48%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

A$1,948 → A$1,014

48%

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

A$1,955 → A$1,025

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Cairns - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairns to Tokyo are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices around $435

Historically, November, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 32h 25m

The median flight duration for Cairns to Tokyo is 32 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that has offered direct flights on the Cairns to Tokyo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Cairns to Tokyo appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a good option for flights from Cairns to Tokyo, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$486

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Cairns to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo (reachable by train, bus, or car)

💸 Flights from ~$486

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki Airport is a practical alternative for Tokyo, especially for low-cost carriers and domestic routes.

📍 ~50 km from Tokyo (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$2,158

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From CNS

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Sep 08

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,952

$2,129

Save $2,823

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$3,531

$2,145

Save $1,386

From CNS

Elite

Feb 20

Tokyo, Japan

78% AI deal score

$4,186

$3,983

Save $203

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,706

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,741

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 16

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 16

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

73% AI deal score

$3,706

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 03

Tokyo, Japan

73% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 03

Tokyo, Japan

73% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 22

Tokyo, Japan

70% AI deal score

$3,929

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 31

Tokyo, Japan

70% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the best prices for flights from Cairns to Tokyo have been found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $835. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees average prices around $855. Prices tend to increase significantly when booking further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1404. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings often yield more favorable fares for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Tokyo has been considered to be $727 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1213. Fares exceeding $1538 were in the higher price range. Travelers aiming for more economical options should target prices at or below the $727 threshold.

Historically, November has offered the cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo, with a median price of $435. April also presented competitive fares, with a median price of $456. May followed with a median price of $492, which was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. These months typically provide better value compared to the annual median price of $1213 for this route.

Cairns to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

A typical journey from Cairns to Tokyo takes approximately 32h 25m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 5864 km.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Tokyo

Regular price: A$729 - A$1,619

Prices for flights from Cairns to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 729 to AUD 1619. The current lowest deal is AUD 677 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 20-Dec 20.

now A$677

Low A$729

High A$1,619

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$435

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,806

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Tokyo

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

A$1,497

A$1,126

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$941

A$876

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$865

A$940

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$1,005

A$942

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

A$1,000

A$924

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (HND)

A$1,180

A$950

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

A$1,979 → A$1,011

49%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

A$1,979 → A$1,035

48%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

A$1,948 → A$1,014

48%

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

A$1,955 → A$1,025

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Cairns - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairns to Tokyo are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices around $435

Historically, November, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 32h 25m

The median flight duration for Cairns to Tokyo is 32 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that has offered direct flights on the Cairns to Tokyo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Cairns to Tokyo appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a good option for flights from Cairns to Tokyo, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$486

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from Cairns to Tokyo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo (reachable by train, bus, or car)

💸 Flights from ~$486

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki Airport is a practical alternative for Tokyo, especially for low-cost carriers and domestic routes.

📍 ~50 km from Tokyo (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$2,158

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cairns to Tokyo.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CNS

Elite

Sep 08

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$4,952

$2,129

Save $2,823

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

92% AI deal score

$3,531

$2,145

Save $1,386

From CNS

Elite

Feb 20

Tokyo, Japan

78% AI deal score

$4,186

$3,983

Save $203

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,706

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,741

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 16

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 16

Tokyo, Japan

74% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 04

Tokyo, Japan

73% AI deal score

$3,706

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 03

Tokyo, Japan

73% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Feb 03

Tokyo, Japan

73% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 22

Tokyo, Japan

70% AI deal score

$3,929

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 31

Tokyo, Japan

70% AI deal score

$3,983

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Cairns to Tokyo

Cairns to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Cairns - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for prices around $435

Expect flights to take 32h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cairns main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

Sep 08

Feb 04

Feb 20

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 16

Feb 16

Feb 04

Feb 03

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Jan 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

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

What's a cheap fare from Cairns to Tokyo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo?

How many flights from Cairns to Tokyo are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Cairns to Tokyo?

Should I set a price alert for Cairns to Tokyo flights?

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Cairns to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Cairns - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for prices around $435

Expect flights to take 32h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cairns main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Feb 04

Feb 20

Feb 04

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Feb 16

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

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

What's a cheap fare from Cairns to Tokyo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo?