Travelling from Haneda Airport (HND) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is one hour ahead of Tokyo.
Flights from HND to CNS start from 21:55 — the earliest with Virgin Australia Regional. The last departure is at 21:55 with Virgin Australia Regional. In total, there are nine weekly Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your HND to CNS flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Virgin Australia Regional offers direct flights from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Cairns — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Virgin Australia Regional.
Virgin Australia Regional ranks as the top on-time carrier for HND to CNS flights, with 95.08% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport. These are the top stopovers between HND and CNS:
Kansai International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Haneda Airport (HND) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Currently, RM535 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,231. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HND to CNS.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HND to CNS.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport.
Handy information about Haneda Airport (HND)
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
73.52% of flights that take off from Haneda Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Haneda Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near HND. Whether you're catching an early flight from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you're landing on a late Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near CNS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairns Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and see more of Cairns and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cairns. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Cairns. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Haneda Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HND to CNS in August. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a trip to Townsville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Bowen is another essential stop in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No journey is complete without seeing Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.