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

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AY Finnair
788
8:10 PM
JST T3
4:35 AM+1
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JQ Jetstar
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Narita to Cairns
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,655 mi 7h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

NRT–CNS 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, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NRT–CNS 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NRT to CNS 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NRT to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
HKG ~14h 50m DPS ~17h 45m NAN ~18h 5m BNE ~19h 44m KIX ~20h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
335
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 Narita.
NRT: JST · CNS: AEST

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

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

Facts

NRT–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Cairns 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 connections8 hubs
Origin: NRT
Full nameNarita International Airport
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 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 NRT to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Narita International Airport to Cairns 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 NRT to CNS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, DPS, NAN, BNE, KIX, MEL, SIN and PER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cairns is 1 hour ahead of Narita.
Yes, return flights from CNS to NRT 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 NRT to CNS

Narita International Airport (NRT) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Jetstar. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NRT to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NRT to CNS 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

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