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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY6432
AY Finnair
788
11:55 AM
AEST TT1
6:20 PM
JST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ25
JQ Jetstar
788
11:55 AM
AEST T1
6:20 PM
JST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6431
AY Finnair
788
8:10 PM
JST T3
4:35 AM+1
AEST
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ26
JQ Jetstar
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
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,655 mi 7h 25m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

CNS–NRT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 3,655 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 9 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
AY Finnair 7 788 7h25 Oneworld
JQ Jetstar 7 788 7h25
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, JQ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to NRT.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
342
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)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Jetstar.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CNS to NRT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, SYD, DPS, NAN, KIX, PER, SIN, BNE and MEL. 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.
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 NRT

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Jetstar. With 14 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 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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