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Best Japan Flight Deals from Cairns

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Tokyo
Tokyodirect$590
Osaka
Osakadirect$544
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$1,001

Cheap Flight Deals from Cairns to Japan (CNS-JP0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Japan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Japan

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Japan.
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Jetstar Logo
12:30 - 19:00CNS-KIX
7h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 05:35KIX-CNS
7h 10mdirect
$544Jetstar
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Fri, 13 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Jetstar Logo
11:40 - 18:05CNS-NRT
7h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:05 - 04:25NRT-CNS
7h 20mdirect
$590Jetstar
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Sat, 24 May - Mon, 26 May
Jetstar Logo
11:40 - 18:05CNS-NRT
7h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:05 - 04:25NRT-CNS
7h 20mdirect
$627Jetstar
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Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
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12:30 - 09:05CNS-NRT
21h 35m1 stop
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20:05 - 04:25NRT-CNS
7h 20mdirect
Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
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12:30 - 09:05CNS-NRT
21h 35m1 stop
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20:05 - 04:25NRT-CNS
7h 20mdirect
Mon, 16 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
Jetstar Logo
11:40 - 18:05CNS-NRT
7h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:05 - 04:25NRT-CNS
7h 20mdirect
$649Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Fiji Airways Logo
12:25 - 06:10CNS-NRT
18h 45m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
16:30 - 11:25NRT-CNS
17h 55m1 stop
$1,166Fiji Airways
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Tue, 17 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 19:00CNS-NRT
31h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:25 - 23:05NRT-CNS
25h 40m1 stop
$1,488Qantas Airways
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Sat, 14 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 19:00CNS-NRT
31h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:25 - 20:40NRT-CNS
23h 15m1 stop
$1,508Qantas Airways
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 05:45CNS-HND
24h 45m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
08:35 - 11:25HND-CNS
25h 50m1 stop
$2,223Virgin Australia
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Mon, 26 May - Mon, 9 Jun

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.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Japan flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Cairns to Japan.
The cheapest ticket to Japan from Cairns found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $571 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $571.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Cairns to Japan depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, when retur flights cost $290 on average. Morning departures are around 51% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,116.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $2,265, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Japan is June, when tickets cost $662 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,089 and $1,047 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cairns to Japan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Japan on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday 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.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Japan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Cairns to Japan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$316
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (55% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Osaka

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Cairns to the following destinations at these prices or less: Osaka $459 one-way - $768 round-trip; Tokyo $311 one-way - $682 round-trip

Top 3 airlines serving from Cairns to Japan

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 850 reviews
7.2Food
8.0Crew
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
7.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

10.0 ExcellentDaryl, Jan 2025ORD - HKG
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Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

Horrible. No good food. Baggage missed to onboard and came after a day. No support to compensate the delay. Customer care cannot see the status of the complaint. No reply of the email.

no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

Excellent service provided the flight crew. Food and drinks were very good.

Customer service was exceptional. I heard it wasn’t a great airline, my opinion has changed after flying with them

I was amazed at how clean Cathay Pacific planes were compared to our US domestic airlines. Everything was great all but the food service I was just okay with. Shorter flights with other airlines usually provided more meals and snacks that I have been on. Almost a 16 hour flight just two meals and no snacks with Cathay Pacific. Even ran out of what I wanted for one of them. Other than that top notch!

Cathay was not the problem. The problem was the customer service from Kayak/Underprice. Will never book through Kayak again.

The crews were smiling all the time with soft tunes when they spoke; the food was excellent. Thank you!

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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