Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport.
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is one hour ahead of Osaka.
Every week, there are 28 Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, go for the 21:00 Jetstar flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:45 with Jetstar.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your KIX to CNS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetstar is your ticket to exploring Cairns (and maybe even some other great corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
Jetstar is a leader in on-time performance for KIX to CNS flights, with 85.71% of services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between KIX and CNS include:
Haneda Airport
Narita International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
R 3,238 is currently the best price for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,825. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from KIX to CNS, book your journey six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from KIX to CNS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Of all flights departing from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Kansai International Airport from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near KIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Book a hotel near CNS if you're on a late Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Cairns Airport rental car and discover Cairns and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairns based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KIX to CNS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a trip to Townsville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Bowen is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without seeing Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
