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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from R18 540

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 20:20
JNB
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CNS
47h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:35 - 9:00
CNS
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JNB
48h 25m
2 stops
R18 540Qatar Airways
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 20:20
JNB
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CNS
47h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:35 - 9:00
CNS
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JNB
48h 25m
2 stops
R18 605Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 0:50
JNB
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CNS
43h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 9:00
CNS
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JNB
51h 20m
2 stops
R23 449Qatar Airways
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 12:55
JNB
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CNS
34h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:10 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
R24 005Qantas Airways
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
36h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 19:20
CNS
-
JNB
33h 05m
1 stop
R25 560Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:20
JNB
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CNS
55h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 10:30
CNS
-
JNB
56h 15m
3 stops
R25 609Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 9:20
JNB
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CNS
30h 35m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 20:05
CNS
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JNB
33h 45m
2 stops
R25 740Qantas Airways
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
36h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 19:20
CNS
-
JNB
33h 05m
1 stop
R25 953Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:45
JNB
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CNS
20h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
R26 280Qantas Airways
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 11:10
JNB
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CNS
30h 45m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 19:20
CNS
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JNB
33h 05m
1 stop
R29 831Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26

Singapore Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines
Jun 22
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
Jun 29
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 05m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 560
Singapore Airlines
Jun 19
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
Jun 26
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 05m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 953
Singapore Airlines
Jun 19
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
Jun 26
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 05m
1 stop
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R29 831

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Johannesburg to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jun 19
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
47h 40m
2 stops
CNS20:20Cairns
Jun 26
CNS16:35Cairns
48h 25m
2 stops
JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 540
Qatar Airways
Jun 22
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
47h 40m
2 stops
CNS20:20Cairns
Jun 29
CNS16:35Cairns
48h 25m
2 stops
JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 605
Qatar Airways
Jun 24
JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 55m
2 stops
CNS0:50Cairns
Jun 30
CNS13:40Cairns
51h 20m
2 stops
JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 449

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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 8 May 2026.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-20:20

2 stops47h 40m

Cairns

Fri 26/6

16:35-9:00

2 stops48h 25m

R18 540

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

12:40-20:20

2 stops47h 40m

Cairns

Mon 29/6

16:35-9:00

2 stops48h 25m

R18 605

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

20:55-0:50

2 stops43h 55m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

13:40-9:00

2 stops51h 20m

R23 449

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

18:45-12:55

1 stop34h 10m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

19:10-16:25

1 stop29h 15m

R24 005

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

20:25-17:00

1 stop36h 35m

Cairns

Mon 29/6

18:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R25 560

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

18:00-9:20

3 stops55h 20m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

10:15-10:30

3 stops56h 15m

R25 609

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

18:45-9:20

1 stop30h 35m

Cairns

Mon 29/6

18:20-20:05

2 stops33h 45m

R25 740

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

20:25-17:00

1 stop36h 35m

Cairns

Fri 26/6

18:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R25 953
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

18:45-22:45

2 stops20h 00m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

18:20-16:25

1 stop30h 05m

R26 280

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

20:25-11:10

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Fri 26/6

18:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R29 831

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Cairns from Johannesburg during February instead. Flights to Cairns in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R12 665.

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Fastest flight time

47h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Cairns takes 47h 40m
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. 47h 40m 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 447Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 510 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R16 987Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 033 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 016Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 728 reviews
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