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When is the best time to fly to Cairns?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from South Africa is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 606, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Cairns in March, then you should wait until August to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 636.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R14 198. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R17 673. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?
Flying to Cairns from South Africa at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 827 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Cairns is in the afternoon when prices are around R19 425.
Is there an alternative airport near Cairns?
Bloomfield Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Cairns.
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