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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from R17 151

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 10:45
JNB
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CNS
39h 45m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 7:55
CNS
-
JNB
48h 20m
2 stops
R17 151Cathay Pacific
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, May 27
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:20
JNB
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35
CNS
-
JNB
56h 20m
1 stop
R17 825Singapore Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, May 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 10:45
JNB
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CNS
39h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 7:55
CNS
-
JNB
33h 55m
3 stops
R19 512Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
21:55 - 11:50
JNB
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CNS
29h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:45 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
41h 40m
1 stop
R19 801Qantas Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, May 27
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 23:20
JNB
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CNS
48h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 8:50
CNS
-
JNB
47h 55m
2 stops
R19 881Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:00
JNB
-
CNS
37h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:20 - 6:10
CNS
-
JNB
28h 50m
2 stops
R22 258Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 25
Qantas Airways Logo
21:55 - 13:00
JNB
-
CNS
31h 05m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
33h 30m
3 stops
R24 602Qantas Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, May 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 23:20
JNB
-
CNS
48h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 13:05
CNS
-
JNB
33h 15m
3 stops
R26 642Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 16:55
JNB
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CNS
42h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 13:05
CNS
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JNB
33h 15m
3 stops
R135 136Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 25

Singapore Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines
Mar 3
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
May 27
CNS18:15Cairns
56h 20m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 825
Singapore Airlines
Apr 1
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 10m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
Apr 25
CNS9:20Cairns
28h 50m
2 stops
JNB6:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 258

Qantas Airways flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Johannesburg to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Mar 3
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
May 27
CNS6:45Cairns
41h 40m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 801
Qantas Airways
Mar 3
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 05m
3 stops
CNS13:00Cairns
May 27
CNS14:55Cairns
33h 30m
3 stops
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R24 602

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:00-10:45

2 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

15:35-7:55

2 stops48h 20m

R17 151

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

13:40-17:20

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

18:15-18:35

1 stop56h 20m

R17 825

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:00-10:45

2 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

6:00-7:55

3 stops33h 55m

R19 512

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

21:55-11:50

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

6:45-16:25

1 stop41h 40m

R19 801

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:45-23:20

2 stops48h 35m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

16:55-8:50

2 stops47h 55m

R19 881

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:50-17:00

1 stop37h 10m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

9:20-6:10

2 stops28h 50m

R22 258

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

21:55-13:00

3 stops31h 05m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

14:55-16:25

3 stops33h 30m

R24 602

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:45-23:20

2 stops48h 35m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:50-13:05

3 stops33h 15m

R26 642

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:30-16:55

3 stops42h 25m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:50-13:05

3 stops33h 15m

R135 136

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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 Johannesburg during August instead. Flights to Cairns in August, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around R14 822.

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Fastest flight time

48h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Cairns takes 48h 35m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Cairns.
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Cairns is 11746,9 km. 48h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Cairns Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns

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Airline
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Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R11 540Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 436 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R16 186Free CancellationRating
7,5
975 reviews
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