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R20 929 Cheap flights to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
60h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 19:20
CNS
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JNB
57h 05m
1 stop
R20 929Singapore Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 8:40
JNB
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CNS
37h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 7:55
CNS
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JNB
46h 15m
2 stops
R23 710Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 11:10
JNB
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CNS
30h 45m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 6:10
CNS
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JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
R25 388Singapore Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 17:35
JNB
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CNS
46h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 7:55
CNS
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JNB
33h 55m
2 stops
R25 569Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 20:15
JNB
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CNS
66h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 10:30
CNS
-
JNB
51h 40m
3 stops
R26 457Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 17:35
JNB
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CNS
46h 25m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 7:55
CNS
-
JNB
51h 20m
2 stops
R26 770Cathay Pacific
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:25
JNB
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
41h 35m
1 stop
R30 011Qantas Airways
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:45
JNB
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CNS
55h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 10:30
CNS
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JNB
56h 15m
3 stops
R30 044Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:20
JNB
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CNS
55h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 9:00
CNS
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JNB
30h 30m
2 stops
R30 159Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 0:50
JNB
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CNS
30h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 20:35
CNS
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JNB
46h 35m
3 stops
R30 225Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:25-17:00

1 stop60h 35m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

18:15-19:20

1 stop57h 05m

R20 929

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

11:10-8:40

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

17:40-7:55

2 stops46h 15m

R23 710
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:25-11:10

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

18:15-6:10

1 stop19h 55m

R25 388

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

11:10-17:35

2 stops46h 25m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

6:00-7:55

2 stops33h 55m

R25 569

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:50-20:15

3 stops66h 25m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

14:50-10:30

3 stops51h 40m

R26 457

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

11:10-17:35

2 stops46h 25m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

12:35-7:55

2 stops51h 20m

R26 770

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

18:45-22:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

6:50-16:25

1 stop41h 35m

R30 011

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

17:50-9:45

3 stops55h 55m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

10:15-10:30

3 stops56h 15m

R30 044

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:50-9:20

3 stops55h 30m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

10:30-9:00

2 stops30h 30m

R30 159

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

10:05-0:50

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

6:00-20:35

3 stops46h 35m

R30 225

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Cairns from South Africa during August instead. Flights to Cairns in August, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around R14 907.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTOctober23% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns costs on average just R13 805 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember35% more expensiveIt costs about R24 269 for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMay850% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May than any other month

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Summary info about Cairns flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 929

Fastest flight time

60h 35m

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The best round-trip flight price to Cairns from South Africa in the last 5 days is R20 929 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns).
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The fastest flight to Cairns from South Africa takes 60h 35m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Cairns, with a 3% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cairns

Is there an alternative airport near Cairns?

Bloomfield Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Cairns.

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

Flight times from South Africa to Cairns vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg OR Tambo and flying into Cairns (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 46h 25m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Cairns is flying from Cape Town Intl to Cairns, which will take roughly . Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cairns Airport?

Prices for flights to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Cairns Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights to Cairns Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Flights to Cairns with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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