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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from R12 702

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns departing on 18/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 23:55
JNB
-
CNS
67h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:20 - 15:35
CNS
-
JNB
30h 15m
2 stops
R20 875Qatar Airways
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 5
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 13:00
JNB
-
CNS
38h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 9:10
CNS
-
JNB
30h 40m
2 stops
R23 583Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 28
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 12:55
JNB
-
CNS
30h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:10 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
R24 124Qantas Airways
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 28
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 9:30
JNB
-
CNS
51h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 20:35
CNS
-
JNB
36h 50m
2 stops
R28 523Emirates
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00
JNB
-
CNS
19h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 19:20
CNS
-
JNB
33h 05m
1 stop
R29 015Singapore Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 11:50
JNB
-
CNS
40h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 7:45
CNS
-
JNB
33h 45m
3 stops
R31 198Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 11:05
JNB
-
CNS
54h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 7:25
CNS
-
JNB
33h 25m
3 stops
R31 969Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 11:05
JNB
-
CNS
37h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 5:05
CNS
-
JNB
17h 50m
1 stop
R39 567Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 5
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:20
JNB
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 6:10
CNS
-
JNB
43h 50m
1 stop
R49 628Singapore Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 5
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 22:35
JNB
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CNS
21h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:05 - 15:00
CNS
-
JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
R66 252Qantas Airways
Wed, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 22

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Qantas Airways flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Johannesburg to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Jul 7
JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
Jul 28
CNS19:10Cairns
29h 15m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R24 124
Qantas Airways
Dec 16
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 05m
1 stop
CNS22:35Cairns
Jan 24
CNS18:05Cairns
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R66 252
Qantas Airways
Dec 16
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 05m
1 stop
CNS22:35Cairns
Jan 25
CNS11:20Cairns
39h 05m
1 stop
JNB18:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R66 285

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Johannesburg to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Dec 8
JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
67h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:55Cairns
Jan 5
CNS17:20Cairns
30h 15m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 875
Qatar Airways
Jul 7
JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 55m
2 stops
CNS13:00Cairns
Jul 28
CNS10:30Cairns
30h 40m
2 stops
JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 583
Qatar Airways
Sept 25
JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
49h 15m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
Oct 29
CNS23:55Cairns
47h 40m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R73 457

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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 23 June 2026.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

20:20-23:55

2 stops67h 35m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

17:20-15:35

2 stops30h 15m

R20 875

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

14:05-13:00

2 stops38h 55m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

10:30-9:10

2 stops30h 40m

R23 583

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

22:30-12:55

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

19:10-16:25

1 stop29h 15m

R24 124

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

22:20-9:30

2 stops51h 10m

Cairns

Tue 11/8

15:45-20:35

2 stops36h 50m

R28 523

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

13:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

18:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R29 015

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

6:00-7:45

3 stops33h 45m

R31 198

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

20:20-11:05

2 stops54h 45m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

6:00-7:25

3 stops33h 25m

R31 969

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

13:45-11:05

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

19:15-5:05

1 stop17h 50m

R39 567

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

13:40-17:20

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

18:20-6:10

1 stop43h 50m

R49 628
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

17:30-22:35

1 stop21h 05m

Cairns

Fri 22/1

18:05-15:00

1 stop28h 55m

R66 252

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Fastest flight time

51h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Cairns takes 51h 10m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Cairns

  • How far is Johannesburg to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Cairns is 11746,9 km. 51h 10m 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R13 394Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 549 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R16 542Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 050 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 071Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 730 reviews
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