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

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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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Cairns?

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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.

Question 4

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

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If you are simply researching potential flights to Cairns, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Cairns and alert you when they change.

Question 5

Is there an alternative airport near Cairns?

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

Question 6

Which airlines fly to Cairns?

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There may be other airlines that fly to Cairns from South Africa, but the most popular among our users are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific. These airlines should offer flights to Cairns on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in South Africa.

Question 7

Singapore Airlines Flights to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines operates around 27 flights into Cairns in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Brisbane, with the best return Singapore Airlines deal found being R12 095 (Cape Town Intl to Cairns). Users have rated Singapore Airlines 8,1/10 in over 1 422 reviews on momondo.

Question 8

Cathay Pacific Flights to Cairns

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Cathay Pacific flight deals to Cairns start from R14 213 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a return journey departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Over any normal week, Cathay Pacific flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Brisbane is the most popular Cathay Pacific departure point to Cairns so generally has the most availability. Cathay Pacific is scored a 7,6/10 in 1 111 reviews.

Question 9

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

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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 19h 15m 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.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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As of December 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights to Cairns Airport.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

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If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Cairns from South Africa during May instead. Flights to Cairns in May, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around R15 075.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	October	20% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns costs on average just R13 991 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	31% more expensive	It costs about R22 829 for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	May	466% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May than any other month

Best Round-Trip Price	R19 994
Fastest flight time	19h 15m
Popular in	December

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Is there an alternative airport near Cairns?

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

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

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

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

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

How can momondo help me find flights to Cairns?

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

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