Travelling from Tokyo to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Tokyo. Check out your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when booking your flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport (CNS).
Around 7 hours 33 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport.
Cairns Airport is located in Cairns. The city operates in the UTC+10 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Tokyo.
Haneda Airport (HND) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Virgin Australia at 21:55. Go for the first HND to CNS departure with Jetstar at 20:05 if you want to get going earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Tokyo to CNS.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can hop on a direct flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport (CNS) departing from Haneda Airport (HND).
You can get away on a direct flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport with Virgin Australia. This leading airline operates departures from HND.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Tokyo to CNS leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
From the centre of Tokyo, HND is around 16 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Haneda Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) offers nonstop flights from Tokyo to Cairns Airport (CNS).
From NRT, direct flights from Tokyo to CNS are available with Jetstar.
Break up your flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Narita International Airport and CNS are:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take 58 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to CNS:
About Cairns Airport (CNS)
Book a hotel near CNS if you're catching a late flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Cairns. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Cairns Airport is $281. The cheapest price for a return flight is $664. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 11 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Tokyo to CNS around that time.
August is the cheapest month for tickets from Tokyo to Cairns Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Cairns Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Cairns in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Cairns. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Tokyo to CNS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport in August when temperatures average between 16ºC and 25ºC.
More about Cairns
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cairns right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Tokyo to Cairns Airport:
Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station and Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Cairns must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cairns Botanic Gardens.
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