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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Tokyo

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GK,JQ Return flights from $882
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$882
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,067
JL,JQ Return flights from $933
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$933
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$1,289
JQ,NH Return flights from $933
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$933
JL,JQ,NH Return flights from $963
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$963
JQ,MM Return flights from $974
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$974
JQ,PX Return flights from $975
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$975
GK,JL,JQ Return flights from $1,061
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,061
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$1,384
JL,JQ,PX Return flights from $1,090
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,090
JQ,NH,PX Return flights from $1,090
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,090
GK,JQ,MM Return flights from $1,092
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$1,092
JQ,VA Return flights from $1,105
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,105
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$1,551
JQ,NH,VA Return flights from $1,121
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,121
GK,JQ,PX Return flights from $1,128
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,128
5J,JQ,VA,VJ Return flights from $1,155
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,155
5J,JQ,NH,VA,VJ Return flights from $1,171
Dep. Fri 16 AprRet. Sat 24 Apr$1,171

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Tokyo

Return fares from Cairns to Tokyo by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$582
Aug 2026
$883
Sep 2026
$1,322
Oct 2026
$1,629
Nov 2026
$1,730
Dec 2026
$5,247
Jan 2027
$1,271
Feb 2027
$1,234
Apr 2027
$790

The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is July 2026, with return fares from $582 — 89% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $5,247).

When Should You Fly to Tokyo?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with return fares from $582. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $5,247 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Tokyo average around $1,632. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, April and August, you'll generally pay up to 64% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Cairns to Tokyo Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Tokyo return airfares.

July 2026
$582
August 2026
$883
September 2026
$1,322
October 2026
$1,629
November 2026
$1,730
December 2026
$5,247
January 2027
$1,271
February 2027
$1,234
April 2027
$790

Average Cairns to Tokyo Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Tokyo return airfares.

July 2026
$2,154
August 2026
$1,941
September 2026
$1,877
October 2026
$1,992
November 2026
$1,987
December 2026
$2,659
January 2027
$2,730
February 2027
$2,025
March 2027
$1,886

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Cairns to Tokyo

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Tokyo?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Tokyo cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Tokyo is $882.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Cairns to Tokyo?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Tokyo is 14 June 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Tokyo?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Tokyo is Jetstar Japan.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Tokyo?

Jetstar flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Tokyo take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 7 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Tokyo?

The IATA code for Tokyo is TYO.

When should you book flights to Tokyo?

From our data, you should book flights to Tokyo 60 days out.


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