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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from R18 550

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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:25CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 550Singapore Airlines
Mon, Apr 19 - Tue, Sep 28
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 16:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
60h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
R22 356Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 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
R22 788Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 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
R22 905Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 6:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
R23 354Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 6:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
R23 487Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 5:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
23h 40m1 stop Perth
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:25CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
R24 351Qantas Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 5:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
31h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Perth
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 20:30CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 45m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Dubai Intl
R30 867Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
Emirates Logo
22:15 - 11:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
29h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates Logo
11:40 - 20:30CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 50m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl
R32 462Emirates
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 11:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
34h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
19:15 - 18:25CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 10m1 stop Perth
R44 663Qantas Airways
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19

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Emirates flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
Dec 12
JNB22:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
Dec 19
CNS11:40Cairns
40h 50m
2 stops
JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R32 462
Emirates
Dec 10
CPT18:30Cape Town Intl
32h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:55Cairns
Dec 17
CNS12:35Cairns
61h 25m
2 stops
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
R37 432

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Apr 19
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
22h 25m
2 stops
CNS17:05Cairns
Sept 28
CNS18:00Cairns
23h 25m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R18 550
Singapore Airlines
Feb 10
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:15Cairns
Feb 14
CNS18:20Cairns
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB6:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 354
Singapore Airlines
Feb 10
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:15Cairns
Feb 14
CNS18:20Cairns
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB6:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 487

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Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/4

10:40-17:05

2 stops22h 25m

Cairns

Tue 28/9

18:00-9:25

2 stops23h 25m

R18 550

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

20:20-16:45

2 stops60h 25m

Cairns

Sat 14/11

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

R22 356

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

R22 788

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

R22 905
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

18:20-6:10

1 stop19h 50m

R23 354

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

18:20-6:10

1 stop19h 50m

R23 487

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

21:35-5:15

1 stop23h 40m

Cairns

Sat 14/11

12:35-18:25

2 stops37h 50m

R24 351

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:45-5:15

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Sat 14/11

9:45-20:30

3 stops42h 45m

R30 867

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

22:15-11:50

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Sat 19/12

11:40-20:30

2 stops40h 50m

R32 462

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

17:35-11:50

1 stop34h 15m

Cairns

Sat 19/12

19:15-18:25

1 stop31h 10m

R44 663

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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 R17 237.

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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Best price found

R18 550

Fastest flight time

30h 45m

Direct flights

None
The best flight deal from South Africa to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 550
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 30h 45m
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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R14 255Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 630 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R16 754Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 121 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 316Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 713 reviews
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