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Data updated: 2026-10-30 22:05:56

Osaka (KIX) to Cairns (CNS) Flights

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KIX········· ·········CNS
Kansai International AirportCairns International Airport
Distance
3,595 miles
Flight time
7h 13m
Time difference
CNS is 1h ahead
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Return date

Flights from Osaka to Cairns

All times are shown in local time. Prices are for one-way, per adult, including taxes and fees.

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Collected nonstop flight records from KIX to CNS on 2026-11-05
21:45KIXJST UTC+97h 15m
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Nonstop
06:00CNSAEST UTC+10$274.00One-way
Flight details

Flight route map

Osaka (KIX) to Cairns (CNS) Non-stop flight routes illustrated on a map.

Flights from Osaka (KIX), Ōsaka Prefecture, to Cairns (CNS), Queensland, are shown on the map. Based on recorded flight history, the distance is approximately 3,595 miles.

Departure
Kansai International Airport · Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan · 34° 25' 38" N 135° 14' 38" E
Flight route
3,595 miles · 7h 13m
Direction
167.26° (SSE)
Geographic midpoint
The geographic midpoint is at latitude 8.81041, longitude 140.88720, approximately 1,805.79 miles from both airports.
Great-circle distance
3,611.6 miles
Time difference
CNS is 1h ahead
Destination
Cairns International Airport · Queensland, Australia · 16° 52' 44" S 145° 44' 58" E
Distance and time are approximate; flight schedules and local times may change.

Route information

Distance
3,595 miles
Average flight time
7h 13m
Time difference
CNS is 1h ahead
Route direction
The initial bearing on the course from Osaka to Cairns is 167.26°, and the compass direction is SSE.

Airport information

Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport
Osaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan
34° 25' 38" N, 135° 14' 38" E
Elevation: 26 ft (8 m)
Time zone: JST UTC+9
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What's the weather like in Osaka and Cairns?

Temperature unit:

KIX · Osaka

72°FSunnyFeels like 64°F
Humidity
42%
Wind
18 mph
Precipitation
0 mm

CNS · Cairns

82°FPartly cloudyFeels like 89°F
Humidity
67%
Wind
5 mph
Precipitation
0 mm
Sat, Oct 3185°F | 76°FModerate drizzle
Sun, Nov 185°F | 74°FModerate drizzle
Mon, Nov 284°F | 74°FLight drizzle
Tue, Nov 383°F | 75°FLight drizzle
Wed, Nov 485°F | 73°FLight drizzle

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Osaka to Cairns

Which departure days are usually cheaper?

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How far in advance do fares usually reach their lowest point?

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How much could changing the departure date by a few days save?

Among available departure dates within three days of the selected date, the same-currency reference nonstop fare of USD 274 on 2026-11-05 is tied for the lowest. Fares on different dates may not be for the same cabin or fare product; check the latest price and availability before booking.