How to get from Toronto to Cairns: connecting flights, about 23h 55m total

Flights from Toronto to Cairns

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Tokyo: 23h 55m
two tickets, via Tokyo: $1,175
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 9,227 mi (14,850 km)

fastest

Via Tokyo

Japan

23h 55m

with the connection

Toronto to Tokyo flight 13h 30m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Cairns: Narita International.

Tokyo to Cairns flight 7h 25m

two ticketsfrom $1,175

Via Osaka

Japan

24h 10m

with the connection

Toronto to Osaka flight 13h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Osaka to Cairns flight 7h 15m

Via Sydney

Australia

28h 43m

with the connection

Toronto to Sydney flight 22h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Sydney to Cairns flight 3h 5m

two ticketsfrom $1,239

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Toronto to cities closest to Cairns

Toronto to Sydney Sydney: 1,219 mi (1,961 km) from Cairns, flight 22h 38m from $646 Toronto to Manila Manila: 2,757 mi (4,437 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 50m from $614 Toronto to Taipei Taipei: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 25m from $658 Toronto to Hong Kong Hong Kong: 3,452 mi (5,556 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 35m from $509 Toronto to Guangzhou Guangzhou: 3,532 mi (5,685 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 40m from $635 Toronto to Osaka Osaka: 3,629 mi (5,841 km) from Cairns, flight 13h 55m from $487

To Cairns from cities closest to Toronto

Tokyo to Cairns Tokyo: 6,432 mi (10,351 km) from Toronto, flight 7h 25m from $249 Osaka to Cairns Osaka: 6,595 mi (10,614 km) from Toronto, flight 7h 15m Auckland to Cairns Auckland: 8,630 mi (13,888 km) from Toronto, flight 5h 35m from $295 Port Moresby to Cairns Port Moresby: 8,786 mi (14,139 km) from Toronto, flight 1h 30m from $167 Townsville to Cairns Townsville: 9,291 mi (14,952 km) from Toronto, flight 2h from $123 Rockhampton to Cairns Rockhampton: 9,298 mi (14,963 km) from Toronto, flight 3h 45m from $217

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Toronto to Cairns?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tokyo.

What is the fastest way to fly from Toronto to Cairns?

Via Tokyo: 13h 30m to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 23h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Toronto to Cairns with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $1,175. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Toronto and Cairns?

Tokyo (23h 55m total), Osaka (24h 10m total) and Sydney (28h 43m total).

How far is Cairns from Toronto?

9,227 mi (14,850 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.