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R21 965 Cheap flights to Cairns

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Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 9:50
JNB
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CNS
35h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 9:10
CNS
-
JNB
30h 40m
2 stops
R21 965Qatar Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 12:55
JNB
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CNS
34h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
13:55 - 20:05
CNS
-
JNB
38h 10m
2 stops
R23 168Qantas Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 8:40
JNB
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CNS
37h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 7:55
CNS
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JNB
45h 00m
2 stops
R23 201Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 13:40
JNB
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CNS
34h 55m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:50 - 20:05
CNS
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JNB
45h 15m
2 stops
R23 379Qantas Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
19h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 19:20
CNS
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JNB
33h 05m
1 stop
R23 575Singapore Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 9:50
JNB
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CNS
35h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 9:10
CNS
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JNB
30h 40m
2 stops
R23 737Qatar Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 11:15
JNB
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CNS
28h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
R26 875Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 15:00
JNB
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CNS
35h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
13:55 - 20:35
CNS
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JNB
38h 40m
2 stops
R27 412Emirates
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 11:50
JNB
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CNS
41h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
7:30 - 5:30
CNS
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JNB
54h 00m
2 stops
R28 647Emirates
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 9:50
JNB
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CNS
35h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 10:15
CNS
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JNB
36h 15m
3 stops
R28 907Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

14:05-9:50

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

10:30-9:10

2 stops30h 40m

R21 965

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

18:45-12:55

1 stop34h 10m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

13:55-20:05

2 stops38h 10m

R23 168

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

11:10-8:40

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

18:55-7:55

2 stops45h 00m

R23 201

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

18:45-13:40

1 stop34h 55m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

6:50-20:05

2 stops45h 15m

R23 379
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

13:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

18:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R23 575

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

14:05-9:50

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

10:30-9:10

2 stops30h 40m

R23 737

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:30-11:15

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

19:10-16:25

1 stop29h 15m

R26 875

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

19:10-15:00

2 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

13:55-20:35

2 stops38h 40m

R27 412

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

10:05-11:50

2 stops41h 45m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

7:30-5:30

2 stops54h 00m

R28 647

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

14:05-9:50

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

6:00-10:15

3 stops36h 15m

R28 907

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Cairns from South Africa during February instead. Flights to Cairns in February, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R16 112.

Cheapest flights to Cairns

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMay15% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns costs on average just R15 575 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember38% more expensiveIt costs about R25 217 for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMay725% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May than any other month

Cheap Cairns flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cairns flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price

R21 965

Fastest flight time

35h 45m
The best return flight price to Cairns from South Africa in the last 5 days is R21 965 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns).
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The fastest flight to Cairns from South Africa takes 35h 45m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns).
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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 32h 40m 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 July 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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