Cheap flights from Cairns to Asia from $208

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Asia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $349. If you’re not able to fly to Asia in May, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Cairns to Asia during March average around $356.

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Asia. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $410. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $504. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Asia.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Asia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Cairns to Asia in the morning for as low as $438. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $443. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Cairns to Tokyo Narita for the best Cairns - Asia flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Asia from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Asia for around $449 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Asia from Cairns for as low as $385 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Asia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to Asia

Singapore Airlines, Air Niugini and Jetstar are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Asia from Cairns according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Asia. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Asia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, 10 flights take off from Cairns and land in Asia each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00, with 55% of daily flights taking off at midday.

76 flights are operational weekly from Cairns to Asia as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.