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July 3 - July 5

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

CNS - Osaka

$716

$433

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July 3 - July 4

Best

Earliest

CNS - Osaka

$715

$434

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July 5 - July 7

CNS - Osaka

$709

$478

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September 6 - September 13

CNS - Osaka

$672

$483

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November 4 - November 24

CNS - Osaka

$503

$498

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September 4 - September 8

CNS - Osaka

$684

$516

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September 9 - September 13

CNS - Osaka

$692

$527

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July 3 - July 7

Earliest

CNS - Osaka

$716

$546

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November 4 - November 28

CNS - Osaka

$535

$550

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September 8 - September 10

CNS - Osaka

$729

$559

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Insights for flights from Cairns to Osaka

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cairns to Osaka, September stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of $470. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $482, followed by April at $581. These months present the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Fares for flights from Cairns to Osaka typically range from $483–$1280, with a median price of $743. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 25% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that while deals are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall market.

When considering direct flights from Cairns to Osaka, most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 22.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 3. This suggests that travelers should anticipate layovers when planning their journey.

A typical journey from Cairns to Osaka, including connections, takes approximately 27h 5m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route. Given the distance and typical number of connections, travelers should plan for an extended travel day.

The distance between Cairns and Osaka is 5812 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the longer journey times and the likelihood of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Osaka

Regular price: $579 - $1,256

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

The regular price range for this route is between $579 and $1256. The current lowest deal is $433 with Jetstar, for travel from July 3 to July 5, 2026.

now $433

Low $579

High $1,256

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Osaka

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Osaka is September, with a median price of $470. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1346. Generally, prices are lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $470

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,346

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Direct flights from Cairns to Osaka

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Osaka

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Osaka

Cairns (CNS) - Osaka (KIX)

$779

$689

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Osaka

Cairns (CNS) - Osaka (KIX)

Jetstar

$719

$594

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Osaka

Cairns (CNS) - Osaka (KIX)

Jetstar

$815

$686

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Osaka

Cairns (CNS) - Osaka (KIX)

Jetstar

$792

$645

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Osaka

Cairns (CNS) - Osaka (KIX)

Jetstar

$704

$631

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Osaka

Cairns (CNS) - Osaka (KIX)

Jetstar

$749

$629

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 20

$1,099 → $691

37%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$1,077 → $696

35%

9 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 15

$1,159 → $782

33%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$1,123 → $751

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Osaka

Cairns - Osaka route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent Cairns to Osaka fares are above the typical level, with 25% of deals historically found below $483.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Osaka, with a median price of $470.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights from Cairns to Osaka take 27h 5m.

The median flight duration from Cairns to Osaka is 27 hours 5 minutes, covering a distance of 5812 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 22.2% of deals are direct. Connecting flights typically involve 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Cairns to Osaka.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Cairns to Osaka appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a good option for flights from Cairns to Osaka.

📍 ~5 km from Cairns (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$433

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Kansai International (KIX)

Cheapest

Kansai International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Cairns to Osaka.

📍 ~40 km from Osaka city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$433

Itami (ITM)

Itami Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Cairns to Osaka.

📍 ~15 km from Osaka city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$677

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Kobe (UKB)

Kobe Airport is an excellent alternative, offering close proximity to Osaka and easy access within the Kansai region.

📍 ~30 km from Osaka (reachable by ferry or train)

💸 Flights from ~$746

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Cheapest

Chubu Centrair International Airport is a major international gateway and can be a cheaper alternative for your arrival.

📍 ~135 km from Osaka (reachable by Shinkansen and local train)

💸 Flights from ~$640

Okayama (OKJ)

Okayama Airport offers good connectivity to Osaka via Shinkansen, providing a less congested arrival option.

📍 ~130 km from Osaka (reachable by Shinkansen)

💸 Flights from ~$814

Takamatsu (TAK)

Takamatsu Airport is a viable option with some international routes, accessible from Osaka by train or bus.

📍 ~120 km from Osaka (reachable by train or highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1123

Tokushima (TKS)

Tokushima Airport is the closest airport on Shikoku island to Osaka, with direct highway bus connections.

📍 ~100 km from Osaka (reachable by highway bus)

💸 Flights from ~$766

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Osaka

Osaka, Japan

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$6,183

From CNS

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Jun 24

Osaka, Japan

69% AI deal score

$6,183

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Osaka

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Cairns to Osaka has been between 7 and 13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $684. Prices typically increase for purchases made closer to the departure date, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging $977. Conversely, booking 28-59 days in advance saw average prices of $1023.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Osaka was considered to be $483 or less. The median price for this route was $743. Prices above $1280 were in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of fares observed over the 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Osaka have been September, with a median price of $470, and January, with a median price of $482. The overall annual median price for this route was $743. April also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $581.

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Insights for flights from Cairns to Osaka

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Osaka

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Osaka

Direct flights from Cairns to Osaka

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Osaka

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Osaka

Cairns - Osaka route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in September for the best prices.

Flights from Cairns to Osaka take 27h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Osaka main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Osaka used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Osaka

Best Elite deals to Osaka

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