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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.

Aug 2026
$769
Sep 2026
$762
Oct 2026
$814
Nov 2026
$2,062
Dec 2026
$1,203
Jan 2027
$1,109
Feb 2027
$802
Apr 2027
$738
May 2027
$639

The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is May 2027, with return fares from $639 — 69% cheaper than the most expensive month (November 2026, from $2,062).

When Should You Fly to Tokyo?

Based on the fares we've tracked, May is typically the cheapest month to fly to Tokyo, with return fares from $639. November is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,062.

Across the year, return fares to Tokyo average around $989. If you can travel in the off-peak months of May, April and September, you'll generally pay up to 35% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Cairns to Tokyo Return Prices

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

August 2026
$769
September 2026
$762
October 2026
$814
November 2026
$2,062
December 2026
$1,203
January 2027
$1,109
February 2027
$802
April 2027
$738
May 2027
$639

Average Cairns to Tokyo Return Prices

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

August 2026
$2,166
September 2026
$2,245
October 2026
$2,357
November 2026
$2,202
December 2026
$2,724
January 2027
$2,915
February 2027
$2,370
April 2027
$2,140
May 2027
$1,893

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 May.

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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