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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from R20 462

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to Cairns departing on 5/9. 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
14:05 - 9:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
35h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
R20 462Qatar Airways
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Dec 29
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 12:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 25m2 stops Perth Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
19:10 - 16:25CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
R21 770Qantas Airways
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 12:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
34h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
14:40 - 20:05CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
R22 064Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 9:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
35h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
R23 404Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Dec 29
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 13:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
38h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
R23 470Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Dec 28
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
20h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
14:40 - 20:05CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
R23 568Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
36h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 6:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
R24 123Singapore Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Dec 29
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
19h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 6:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
R26 885Singapore Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Dec 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 13:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
39h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 9:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
R28 716Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 12:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 10:15CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 15m3 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi Dubai Intl
R30 759Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

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Qantas Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Sept 18
JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
Sept 25
CNS19:10Cairns
29h 15m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R21 770
Qantas Airways
Sept 17
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 10m
1 stop
CNS12:55Cairns
Sept 24
CNS14:40Cairns
37h 25m
2 stops
JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 064
Qantas Airways
Sept 17
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 00m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
Sept 24
CNS14:40Cairns
37h 25m
2 stops
JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 568

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sept 5
JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 45m
2 stops
CNS9:50Cairns
Dec 29
CNS11:45Cairns
35h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 462
Qatar Airways
Sept 4
JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 45m
2 stops
CNS9:50Cairns
Dec 29
CNS11:45Cairns
35h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 404
Qatar Airways
Aug 30
JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 45m
2 stops
CNS9:50Cairns
Dec 30
CNS11:45Cairns
35h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 470

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 6 August 2026.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:05-9:50

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Tue 29/12

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

R20 462

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:30-12:55

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Fri 25/9

19:10-16:25

1 stop29h 15m

R21 770

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:45-12:55

1 stop34h 10m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

14:40-20:05

2 stops37h 25m

R22 064

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

14:05-9:50

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Tue 29/12

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

R23 404

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

14:05-13:00

2 stops38h 55m

Cairns

Mon 28/12

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

R23 470

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:45-22:45

2 stops20h 00m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

14:40-20:05

2 stops37h 25m

R23 568
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-17:00

1 stop36h 35m

Cairns

Tue 29/12

18:20-6:10

1 stop19h 50m

R24 123

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

13:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Mon 28/12

18:20-6:10

1 stop43h 50m

R26 885

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

14:05-13:40

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Fri 25/9

6:00-9:10

3 stops35h 10m

R28 716

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:20-12:55

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

6:00-10:15

3 stops36h 15m

R30 759

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Cairns from South Africa during February instead. Flights to Cairns in February, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R16 197.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Cairns flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Cairns flight.

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Fastest flight time

30h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 30h 25m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Cairns

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

    Prices for flights from South Africa to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Cairns Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Cairns

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Rating
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R13 339Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 584 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R16 474Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 079 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 993Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 739 reviews
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