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R12 251 Cheap flights to Cairns

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 8:35JNB-CNS
37h 30m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 7:40CNS-JNB
51h 05m2 stops
R16 311Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 8:35JNB-CNS
61h 30m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:00 - 7:40CNS-JNB
46h 40m2 stops
R16 745Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8
Logo
11:05 - 8:35JNB-CNS
37h 30m2 stops
Logo
19:15 - 8:20CNS-JNB
45h 05m3 stops
R23 582
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:20JNB-CNS
37h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 6:10CNS-JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R24 224Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Logo
11:05 - 8:35JNB-CNS
37h 30m2 stops
Logo
18:35 - 6:10CNS-JNB
19h 35m1 stop
R24 779
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Logo
19:05 - 8:20JNB-CNS
53h 15m3 stops
Logo
9:00 - 10:50CNS-JNB
57h 50m3 stops
R25 092
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Logo
19:05 - 8:30JNB-CNS
53h 25m3 stops
Logo
9:00 - 10:50CNS-JNB
57h 50m3 stops
R25 109
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:20JNB-CNS
37h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:35CNS-JNB
54h 45m2 stops
R27 886Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 11:05JNB-CNS
37h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:15 - 8:40CNS-JNB
31h 25m2 stops
R28 007Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 10:45JNB-CNS
39h 40m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:00 - 7:40CNS-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
R31 148Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 15

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Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 15 September 2025.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

12:35-7:40

2 stops51h 05m

R16 311

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-8:35

2 stops61h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

17:00-7:40

2 stops46h 40m

R16 745

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

19:15-8:20

3 stops45h 05m

R23 582

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

18:35-6:10

1 stop19h 35m

R24 224

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

18:35-6:10

1 stop19h 35m

R24 779

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

19:05-8:20

3 stops53h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

9:00-10:50

3 stops57h 50m

R25 092

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

19:05-8:30

3 stops53h 25m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

9:00-10:50

3 stops57h 50m

R25 109

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

19:50-18:35

2 stops54h 45m

R27 886

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

13:45-11:05

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

9:15-8:40

2 stops31h 25m

R28 007

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

12:00-7:40

1 stop27h 40m

R31 148

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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 August instead. Flights to Cairns in August, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R15 826.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Cairns from South Africa is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as R20 027. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cairns on Wednesday is R30 643.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from South Africa to Cairns at midday for as low as R21 222. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Cairns is in the evening when prices are around R27 430.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around R19 260 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from South Africa for as low as R15 669 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Cairns

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMay22% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns costs on average just R15 114 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember37% more expensiveIt costs about R26 411 for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTOctober477% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October than any other month

Cheap Cairns flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cairns flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R12 251

Best Round-Trip Price

R16 311

Fastest flight time

37h 15m

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The best one-way flight price to Cairns from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 251 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns).
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The best round-trip flight price to Cairns from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 311 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns).
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The fastest flight to Cairns from South Africa takes 37h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Cairns, with a 14% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cairns

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 82 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Cairns. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R19 260.

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 37h 30m 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 September 2025, there are 4 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Cairns?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Cairns.

Can I find flights to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Cairns?

Once all potential Cairns flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Cairns right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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