Cheap flights from Honshū to Cairns from £228

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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£228
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Fri, May 8
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£230
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Thu, May 7
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£235
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Fri, May 8
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£239
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Tue, May 5
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£243
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Mon, May 4
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£279
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Wed, May 6 – Mon, May 11
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£571
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Thu, May 7 – Mon, May 11
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£579
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1 stop
Fri, May 8 – Thu, May 14
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£601
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1 stop
Fri, May 8 – Wed, May 13
Nagoya NGOCairns CNS
£609
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Fri, May 8 – Thu, May 14
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£610
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Fri, May 8 – Wed, May 13
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£228

Cheapest round-trip

£571

Average round-trip

£707

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3-$5 (single fare; contactless accepted)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15-$20 (per person; door-to-door service)

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25-$35 (metered; airport pickup fee applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18-$30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50-$90 (per vehicle; pre-booking required)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

self-drive (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Haneda
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Honshū to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Japan AirlinesJALJLNo
Skymark AirlinesSKYBCNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
29°C19°C
19 Apr
87%
24°C22°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
29°C19°C
20 Apr
82%
25°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
83%
28°C21°C
21 Apr
81%
27°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
89%
28°C20°C
22 Apr
28°C19°C
Thursday
16 Apr
83%
27°C23°C
23 Apr
27°C18°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
29°C23°C
24 Apr
27°C18°C
Saturday
18 Apr
89%
25°C23°C
25 Apr
27°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from Haneda, Chubu Centrair International, Shizuoka, Nagoya Airfield, or Toyama when they travel from Honshū to Cairns. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, and All Nippon Airways. Honshū and Cairns have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Honshū?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Honshū and Sapporo, Yakushima, Kagoshima, Krabi, Buenos Aires, Kuching, Las Vegas, Doha, Istanbul, Goa, Darwin, Dublin, Chennai, San Salvador, Fort Lauderdale, Manila, Geneva, Columbus, Amsterdam, Paris, Boston.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Honshū and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Honshū and Cairns with Jetstar Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, All Nippon Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Honshū and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Honshū and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Honshū and Cairns?
Traveling between Honshū and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Honshū and Cairns depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Honshū, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Honshū and Cairns arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Honshū and Cairns depart?
What time do flights between Honshū and Cairns arrive?

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