What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Okinawa?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Okinawa is to fly and ferry which costs ¥50000 - ¥160000 and takes 30h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Okinawa?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Okinawa is to fly which takes 14h 1m and costs ¥55000 - ¥190000.

How far is it from Cairns to Okinawa?

The distance between Cairns and Okinawa is 5204 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Okinawa?

It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Cairns to Okinawa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Okinawa?

Okinawa is 1h behind Cairns. It is currently 3:27 AM in Cairns and 2:27 AM in Okinawa.

Where can I stay near Okinawa?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Okinawa.

Cairns to Okinawa - 2 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

How to get fromCairns to Okinawa

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Okinawa by plane or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Naha Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane CNS - OKA
14h 1m
¥59,526–182,972
Fly to Kumejima Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kumejima Airport (UEO)plane CNS - UEO
2. Take the ferry from 久米島 to 那覇（泊）ferry
30h 15m
¥51,401–152,389

Cairns (CNS) to Naha Airport (OKA) flights

13Weekly Planes

12h 30mAverage Duration

¥58,835Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cairns to Okinawa.

Launch map view

Distance: 5,204.2 km
Duration: 14h 1m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Okinawa, Japan?

Jetstar, JetStar Japan, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Naha Airport (OKA) twice daily.

Airlines

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.