Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ): what you need to know
Kagoshima is one hour behind Cairns and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your CNS to KOJ flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport. Many travellers pass through Haneda Airport when flying between CNS and KOJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight is RM6,672. A return plane ticket is currently RM3,269. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to KOJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
When it comes to Cairns Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.55% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
If you're coming in on a late Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near KOJ:
Pick up a Kagoshima Airport rental car and explore Kagoshima and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, スカイレンタカー and Nissan Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Kagoshima Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to central Kagoshima
The street address for KOJ is Mizobechofumoto 国道504号線, Kirishima.
From Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kagoshima in April.
Before locking in your flight from Cairns Airport to Kagoshima Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kagoshima, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CNS to KOJ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Kagoshima is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 225 kilometres north of Kagoshima, a trip to Fukuoka will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Fukuoka Castle, Ohori Park and Fukuoka Tower.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Japan, consider Hiroshima, about 354 kilometres north-east of Kagoshima. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle and The Atomic Bomb Dome are highlights.
