Cheapest airlines flights from Cairns to Tokyo

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Cairns to Tokyo, including Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairns to Tokyo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$226, and round-trip direct flights start at US$466.

Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Tokyo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairns to Tokyo Flight Details

The distance between Cairns and Tokyo is about 5,880.29 km. The average flying time from Cairns to Tokyo is around 7 hours 20 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in August. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$226
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$466
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance5,880.29 km
Average flight time7 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Cairns–Tokyo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns to Tokyo?

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Tokyo is July, with an average price of US$242; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$619.

US$619
US$431
US$242
US$54
    Cheapest
  • US$280
    Apr
  • US$327
    May
  • US$329
    Jun
  • US$242
    Jul
  • US$503
    Aug
  • US$402
    Sep
  • US$316
    Oct
  • US$385
    Nov
  • US$619
    Dec
  • US$478
    Jan
  • US$346
    Feb
  • US$534
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Tokyo?

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Tokyo is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$465
US$419
US$373
US$327
    Cheapest
  • US$424
    Mon
  • US$420
    Tue
  • US$422
    Wed
  • US$373
    Thu
  • US$423
    Fri
  • US$465
    Sat
  • US$407
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Tokyo during International Workers' Day?

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo are available on Apr 30, with fares starting at US$260.

US$516
US$388
US$260
US$132
    Cheapest
  • US$263
    28
    Apr
  • US$307
    29
  • US$260
    30
  • US$290
    1
    May
  • US$354
    2
  • US$516
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Tokyo (CNS-TYO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$226 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to NRT on Mon, Apr 20), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$466 departing on Sat, Jun 6 and returning on Sat, Jun 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairns to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 7 hours 20 minutes to fly from Cairns to Tokyo.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Tokyo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Cairns to Tokyo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ025 (11:46)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Tokyo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Apr 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$226.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tokyo travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Tokyo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Tokyo on April 30, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$444.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tokyo, with Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport (CNS-NRT) is by far the most common option on this route: Haneda Airport (HND) Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • The time difference between Tokyo and Cairns is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairns to Tokyo

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo, with fares starting at US$415.

US$200
US$415
US$631
US$846
US$1,061
Jetstar Airways
US$415
Jetstar Airways
Fiji Airways
US$425
Fiji Airways
Virgin Australia
US$569
Virgin Australia
Cathay Pacific
US$920
Cathay Pacific
Singapore Airlines
US$960
Singapore Airlines
Qantas Airways
US$1,061
Qantas Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Cairns to Tokyo?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Jetstar Airways/Japan Airlines/Qantas Airways/Finnair operates the most frequent flights from Cairns to Tokyo, with 8 flights per week.

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Jetstar Airways
8
Jetstar Airways
Japan Airlines
8
Japan Airlines
Qantas Airways
8
Qantas Airways
Finnair
8
Finnair

How many flights fly from Cairns to Tokyo daily?

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Cairns to Tokyo is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

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Highest
16
Mon
16
Tue
16
Wed
16
Thu
20
Fri
20
Sat
17
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.