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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from R21 910

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Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
36h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 6:10
CNS
-
JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
R21 910Singapore Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 8:20
JNB
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CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:05 - 15:00
CNS
-
JNB
34h 55m
1 stop
R22 460Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 8:20
JNB
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CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:05 - 15:00
CNS
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JNB
34h 55m
1 stop
R22 526Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 16:40
JNB
-
CNS
35h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 - 15:20
CNS
-
JNB
38h 10m
2 stops
R22 809Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:55
JNB
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CNS
50h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35
CNS
-
JNB
35h 50m
2 stops
R23 876Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 11:05
JNB
-
CNS
37h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 15:35
CNS
-
JNB
51h 45m
2 stops
R23 942Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:50
JNB
-
CNS
54h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 8:55
CNS
-
JNB
30h 25m
2 stops
R24 109Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 24
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 22:25
JNB
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CNS
20h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:05 - 15:00
CNS
-
JNB
34h 55m
1 stop
R24 492Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 22:25
JNB
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CNS
20h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:05 - 15:00
CNS
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JNB
34h 55m
1 stop
R24 559Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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
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JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
R25 042Qantas Airways
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 24

Qantas Airways flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

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Qantas Airways
Nov 11
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m
1 stop
CNS8:20Cairns
Nov 15
CNS12:05Cairns
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 460
Qantas Airways
Nov 11
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m
1 stop
CNS8:20Cairns
Nov 15
CNS12:05Cairns
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 526
Qantas Airways
Nov 11
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m
2 stops
CNS22:25Cairns
Nov 15
CNS12:05Cairns
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R24 492

KLM flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

Our best KLM deals on Johannesburg to Cairns flight tickets
KLM
Jun 10
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 15m
3 stops
CNS5:30Cairns
Jun 24
CNS19:00Cairns
58h 20m
3 stops
JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R72 627
KLM
Oct 3
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 15m
3 stops
CNS5:30Cairns
Oct 16
CNS19:00Cairns
58h 20m
3 stops
JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R73 443

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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 20 May 2026.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

20:25-17:00

1 stop36h 35m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

18:15-6:10

1 stop19h 55m

R21 910

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-8:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

12:05-15:00

1 stop34h 55m

R22 460

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-8:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

12:05-15:00

1 stop34h 55m

R22 526

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

20:55-16:40

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

9:10-15:20

2 stops38h 10m

R22 809

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-23:55

2 stops50h 10m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

R23 876

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-11:05

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

19:50-15:35

2 stops51h 45m

R23 942

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

19:50-9:50

2 stops54h 00m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

10:30-8:55

2 stops30h 25m

R24 109
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-22:25

2 stops20h 55m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

12:05-15:00

1 stop34h 55m

R24 492

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-22:25

2 stops20h 55m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

12:05-15:00

1 stop34h 55m

R24 559

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

18:45-12:55

1 stop34h 10m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

19:10-16:25

1 stop29h 15m

R25 042

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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 896.

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Fastest flight time

30h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Cairns takes 30h 50m
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. 30h 50m 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 692Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 521 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R17 297Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 038 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 362Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 729 reviews
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