Cairns to Osaka (CNS–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JQ15+3
JQ Jetstar
788
12:30 PM
AEST T1
7:00 PM
JST
7h 30m
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JL5084cs
JL Japan
788
12:30 PM
AEST T1
7:00 PM
JST
7h 30m
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AY6434cs
AY Finnair
788
12:30 PM
AEST T1
7:00 PM
JST
7h 30m
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AY6433cs
AY Finnair
788
9:45 PM
JST T1
6:00 AM+1
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7h 15m
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JQ16+3
JQ Jetstar
788
9:45 PM
JST T1
5:55 AM+1
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Cairns to Osaka
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 3,612 mi 7h 30m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

CNS–KIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 3,612 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–KIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: AY, JL 4 788 7h30 – – AY, JL
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, JL, JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNS to KIX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to KIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
236
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Osaka is 1 hour behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · KIX: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 5:00 PM in Osaka.
Distance & Flight Time
3,612 mi / 5,812 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 30m.
Facts

CNS–KIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Osaka route.
Route details
Distance3,612 mi / 5,812 km
Flight time7h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 8 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: KIX
Full nameKansai International Airport
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to KIX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Kansai International Airport take approximately 7h 30m. The route covers 3,612 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from CNS to KIX. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, SIN, NRT, BNE and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Osaka is 1 hour behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from KIX to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to KIX

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to KIX ranges from 7 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,612 miles (5,812 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.