Cairns to Narita (CNS–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AY6432cs
AY Finnair
788
11:40 AM
AEST T1
6:05 PM
JST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ25+3
JQ Jetstar
788
11:40 AM
AEST T1
6:05 PM
JST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5080cs
JL Japan
788
11:55 AM
AEST T1
6:20 PM
JST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6431cs
AY Finnair
788
8:05 PM
JST T3
4:30 AM+1
AEST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ26+3
JQ Jetstar
788
8:05 PM
JST T3
4:30 AM+1
AEST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5089cs
JL Japan
788
8:10 PM
JST T3
4:35 AM+1
AEST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cairns to Narita
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 3,655 mi 7h 25m nonstop -1h behind 10 1-stop hubs

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, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: AY, JL 7 788 7h25 AY, JL
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, JL, JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNS to NRT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
305
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 5:00 PM in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
3,655 mi / 5,881 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m.
Getting from NRT

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.

Narita Climate

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

Key statistics for the Cairns to Narita route.
Route details
Distance3,655 mi / 5,881 km
Flight time7h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 7h 25m. The route covers 3,655 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CNS to NRT. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, SYD, DPS, NAN, KIX, PER, SIN, BNE, MEL and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 1 hour behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from NRT to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to NRT

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CNS to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to NRT ranges from 7 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,655 miles (5,881 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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