Cairns to Narita (CNS–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CNS–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 3,655 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar Also: AY, JL, QF | 7 | 788 | 7h25 | – | – | AY, JL, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CNS: AEST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 5:00 PM in Narita.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
CNS–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CNS to NRT
Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CNS to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CNS to NRT is about 7 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,655 miles (5,881 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansai, Brisbane and Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.