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Flight deals from Cairns to Tokyo Narita

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns to Tokyo Narita? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tokyo.$580 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $580, select.
Tokyo.$580 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $580, select.
Tokyo.$580 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 8 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $580, select.
Tokyo.$583 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $583, select.
Tokyo.$589 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $589, select.
Tokyo.$598 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
Tokyo.$599 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $599, select.
Tokyo.$610 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $610, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Tokyo Narita

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Tokyo Narita flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,208
May
from $580
Jun
from $583
Jul
from $589
Aug
from $729
Sep
from $711
Oct
from $642
Nov
from $580
Dec
from $715
Jan
from $872
Feb
from $644
Mar
from $679

Direct flights from Cairns to Tokyo Narita

Cairns to Tokyo Narita: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Tokyo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Tokyo Narita.

Cairns to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$580
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time7 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineJetstar
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Tokyo Narita: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Tokyo Narita is $580. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Tokyo Narita.
Jetstar, Japan Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Cairns to Tokyo Narita.
As of April 2025, there are 22 flights per week flying from Cairns to Tokyo Narita.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Tokyo Narita is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport on Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo Narita but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo Narita.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport.

  • Tokyo is one hour behind Cairns and is in the UTC+9 timezone.

  • Flights from CNS to NRT start from 11:20 — the earliest with Jetstar. The latest departure is at 12:00 with Jetstar. In total, you can choose from 40 weekly Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport flights.

  • Your CNS to NRT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Jetting into Tokyo (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a snap with Jetstar. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport.

  • Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • With 77.05% of its services arriving as scheduled, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating CNS to NRT flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CNS and NRT:

    • Kansai International Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Changi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • $303 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Return flights start at $580. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from CNS to NRT, book your journey eight months before your departure date.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CNS to NRT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Of all flights departing from Cairns Airport, 71.55% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CNS:

Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • If you're landing on a late Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near NRT:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Narita International Airport around four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo

  • NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

  • From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tokyo in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CNS to NRT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Japan

  • Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.

  • Osaka is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.

Plan the rest of your trip from Cairns to Tokyo

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