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

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3,612 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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JQ16+3
JQ Jetstar
788
9:14 PM
JST T1
5:20 AM+1
AEST
7h 6m
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AY6433cs
AY Finnair
788
9:25 PM
JST T1
5:35 AM+1
AEST
7h 10m
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JL5083cs
JL Japan
788
9:25 PM
JST T1
5:35 AM+1
AEST
7h 10m
35%
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AY6434cs
AY Finnair
788
12:30 PM
AEST T1
7:00 PM
JST
7h 30m
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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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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
BNE Brisbane 12h 25m AYJQ → 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 14h 30m AYJQ → 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns flights
SIN Singapore 16h 50m AIFJMM → AILXNH Singapore (SIN) to Cairns flights
NRT Narita 19h 45m GKJLMM → AYJLJQ Narita (NRT) to Cairns flights
ICN Seoul ~11h 56m 7CAFBX → ON Seoul (ICN) to Cairns flights
HKG Hong Kong ~13h 38m CXEYHB → Hong Kong (HKG) to Cairns flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Osaka to Cairns
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,612 mi 7h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

KIX–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 3,612 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore KIX Routes CNS Routes KIX Live Flights CNS Live Flights
All flights from Cairns (CNS) Cairns to Osaka flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIX–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: AY, JL 4 788 7h06 – – 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, KIX to CNS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIX to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
ICN ~11h 56m BNE ~12h 25m HKG ~13h 38m SYD ~14h 30m SIN ~16h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
251
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
Cairns is 1 hour ahead of Osaka.
KIX: JST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 7:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
3,612 mi / 5,812 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before traveling to Australia. The ETA is applied for through the Australian ETA app and costs AUD 20. It allows multiple entries over 12 months with stays of up to 3 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Processing is usually instant.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

KIX–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Osaka to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance3,612 mi / 5,812 km
Flight time7h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KIX
Full nameKansai International Airport
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIX to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansai International Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 7h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,612 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KIX to CNS: Jetstar.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi.
Cairns is 1 hour ahead of Osaka.
Yes, return flights from CNS to KIX 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 KIX to CNS

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

KIX to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIX to CNS is about 7 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,612 miles (5,812 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.