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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $864. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cairns.$669 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $669, select.

Cairns.$669 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $669, select.

Cairns.$671 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 23 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $671, select.

Cairns.$682 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $682, select.

Cairns.$701 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May, returning Wed, 2 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $701, select.

Cairns.$727 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $727, select.

Cairns.$744 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Cairns.$770 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.

Cairns.$771 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.

Cairns.$779 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $779, select.

Cairns.$780 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $780, select.

Cairns.$797 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $797, select.

Cairns.$800 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 23 May.Return flight with Jetstar Japan and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $800, select.

Cairns.$806 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $806, select.

Cairns.$824 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $824, select.

Cairns.$850 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Kansai International (Osaka) on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From $850, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns

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Cheapest flight found	$669
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	7 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	16

Finding cheap flights from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns is $669. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns?

7 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns.

Which airlines fly direct from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns?

Qantas, Jetstar and Japan Airlines fly direct from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns.

How many flights are there a week from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns?

As of August 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansai International (Osaka) to Cairns is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport on Saturday, 22 May 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Travelling from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

Around 7 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport.
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is one hour ahead of Osaka.
Flights from KIX to CNS start from 21:25 — the first with Jetstar. The latest departure is at 21:45 with Jetstar. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your KIX to CNS flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Cairns (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a cinch with Jetstar. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Jetstar.
With a reliable 85.71% of services arriving as planned, Jetstar has the best on-time performance for KIX to CNS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KIX and CNS include:
- Tokyo Haneda Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Tokyo Narita Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

At the moment, $305 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $669. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KIX to CNS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KIX to CNS.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)

The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Of all flights departing from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport from central Osaka, it takes about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near KIX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

If you're landing on a late Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CNS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and explore beyond Cairns's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

The quietest month for a flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cairns based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Cairns Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KIX to CNS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

You've seen Cairns, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Townsville to check off its top attractions. From Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Botanic Gardens, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bowen is another essential stop in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No journey is complete without a visit to Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Kings Beach.