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

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AY Finnair
788
9:45 PM
JST T1
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Osaka to Cairns
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 3,612 mi 7h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

KIX–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 3,612 miles in approximately 7h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore KIX Routes CNS Routes KIX Live Flights CNS Live 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
AY Finnair 4 788 7h15 – Oneworld –
JQ Jetstar 4 788 7h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, JQ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (4 flights/wk, 50%)
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
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Tue
2
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Wed
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Thu
2
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Fri
0
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Sat
2
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Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIX to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
HKG ~14h 5m SYD ~17h 35m BNE ~18h 5m NRT ~19h 15m SIN ~24h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
248
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 15m.
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 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
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/Lindeman
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 approximately 7h 15m. The route covers 3,612 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Jetstar.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from KIX to CNS. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, SYD, BNE, NRT and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Finnair and Jetstar. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KIX to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIX to CNS ranges from 7 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,612 miles (5,812 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.