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September 8 - September 24

Cheapest

Best

CNS - Tokyo

$616

$486

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September 8 - September 25

Cheapest

Best

CNS - Tokyo

$615

$486

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September 6 - September 10

Best

CNS - Tokyo

$658

$503

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September 6 - September 13

CNS - Tokyo

$640

$510

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September 4 - September 13

Earliest

CNS - Tokyo

$616

$511

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September 5 - September 13

CNS - Tokyo

$618

$511

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September 10 - September 24

CNS - Tokyo

$618

$514

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September 8 - September 13

Best

CNS - Tokyo

$665

$514

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October 20 - October 27

CNS - Tokyo

$579

$514

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September 10 - September 13

Best

CNS - Tokyo

$664

$518

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Insights for flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Most itineraries for flights from Cairns to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 23.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 3. If you are looking for cheap flights from Cairns to Tokyo, new deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Tokyo? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $435. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $456, and May, where the median fare is $492.

Fares for this route typically range from $584–$1513, with a median of $1113. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal can be challenging.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Tokyo

Regular price: $665 - $1,537

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

The regular price range for this route is between $665 and $1537. The current lowest deal is $453 with Jetstar. This price is for travel from July 29 to August 28.

now $453

Low $665

High $1,537

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 $435

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,806

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Direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Tokyo

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

$929

$607

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

$893

$628

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

$1,045

$636

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

$934

$644

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

$1,048

$688

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Tokyo

Cairns (CNS) - Tokyo (NRT)

Jetstar

$1,053

$722

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$1,377 → $614

55%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$1,462 → $741

49%

11 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 14

$1,408 → $694

51%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$1,404 → $696

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Cairns - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent Cairns to Tokyo fares are above the typical level, with a median price of $1113.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Tokyo, with a median price of $435.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights from Cairns to Tokyo take 32h 25m.

The median flight time from Cairns to Tokyo is 32h 25m, covering a distance of 5864 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 76.2% of deals. Only 23.8% of deals are direct for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that historically offers direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for Cairns to Tokyo.

Historically, deals for flights from Cairns to Tokyo are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Tokyo from the Cairns area.

📍 ~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 or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$486

Haneda (HND)

Haneda Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Cairns to Tokyo.

📍 ~15 km from Tokyo (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful low-cost alternative for the Kanto region, with easy bus access to Tokyo.

📍 ~80 km from destination city (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$2158

Shizuoka (FSZ)

Shizuoka is a good alternative for travelers in western Tokyo or Kanagawa, offering a mix of flights.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by train + bus)

💸 Flights from ~$867

Sendai (SDJ)

Cheapest

Sendai is a major regional hub with many domestic connections, directly linked to Tokyo via Shinkansen.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$587

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Chubu Centrair International is a major international gateway with extensive flight options and reliable infrastructure.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$639

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

75% AI deal score

Tokyo, Japan

67% AI deal score

$6,551

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, booking flights from Cairns to Tokyo within 0-6 days of departure has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $835. Prices for flights booked 7-13 days in advance were slightly higher, averaging $855. In contrast, booking 60+ days out saw significantly higher average prices, at $1404. Across the trailing quarter, last-minute bookings generally offered more favorable fares for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Tokyo is considered to be around $584 or less. The median price for this route was $1113. Fares at the higher end, representing the 75th percentile, were approximately $1513. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly option should target prices at or below the $584 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Tokyo are November, with a median price of $435, and April, with a median price of $456. May also offered relatively low median prices at $492. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $1113 for this route. Planning your trip during these periods could result in significant savings.

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