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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from R11 444

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 17:20
JNB
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CNS
37h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 18:35
CNS
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JNB
32h 00m
1 stop
R15 044Singapore Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 8:35
JNB
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CNS
37h 35m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:35 - 7:25
CNS
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JNB
51h 50m
2 stops
R17 086Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 11:05
JNB
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CNS
31h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 18:35
CNS
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JNB
32h 00m
1 stop
R19 336Singapore Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 14:05
JNB
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CNS
43h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 8:40
CNS
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JNB
45h 25m
3 stops
R24 431Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 17:15
JNB
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CNS
34h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 8:40
CNS
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JNB
45h 25m
3 stops
R26 520Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 8:20
JNB
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CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:05 - 15:00
CNS
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JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
R58 682Qantas Airways
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 8:20
JNB
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CNS
30h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
11:20 - 18:50
CNS
-
JNB
39h 30m
1 stop
R58 730Qantas Airways
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Qantas Airways Logo
21:55 - 8:35
JNB
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CNS
26h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 15:00
CNS
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JNB
34h 25m
1 stop
R58 746Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Feb 24
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 8:35
JNB
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CNS
31h 05m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 15:00
CNS
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JNB
34h 25m
1 stop
R58 859Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Qantas Airways Logo
21:55 - 8:35
JNB
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CNS
26h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:05 - 15:00
CNS
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JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
R58 923Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 22 - Wed, Feb 25

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Mar 16
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 25m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
Mar 23
CNS18:35Cairns
32h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 044
Singapore Airlines
Mar 16
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
Mar 23
CNS18:35Cairns
32h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 336
Singapore Airlines
Feb 18
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 25m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
Feb 23
CNS18:35Cairns
32h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R61 431

Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Mar 16
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 35m
2 stops
CNS8:35Cairns
Mar 23
CNS11:35Cairns
51h 50m
2 stops
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 086
Cathay Pacific
Feb 22
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 55m
1 stop
CNS9:55Cairns
Feb 24
CNS14:50Cairns
48h 35m
2 stops
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R60 129
Cathay Pacific
Feb 24
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 55m
1 stop
CNS9:55Cairns
Feb 28
CNS11:25Cairns
28h 00m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R61 865

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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 1 February 2026.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:55-17:20

1 stop37h 25m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

18:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

R15 044

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

11:00-8:35

2 stops37h 35m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

11:35-7:25

2 stops51h 50m

R17 086

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:55-11:05

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

18:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

R19 336

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

11:00-14:05

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

19:15-8:40

3 stops45h 25m

R24 431

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

22:20-17:15

3 stops34h 55m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

19:15-8:40

3 stops45h 25m

R26 520

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

17:30-8:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

18:05-15:00

1 stop28h 55m

R58 682

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

17:30-8:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

11:20-18:50

1 stop39h 30m

R58 730

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

21:55-8:35

2 stops26h 40m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

12:35-15:00

1 stop34h 25m

R58 746

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

17:30-8:35

2 stops31h 05m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

12:35-15:00

1 stop34h 25m

R58 859

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

21:55-8:35

2 stops26h 40m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

18:05-15:00

1 stop28h 55m

R58 923

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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 October, then book flights to Cairns from South Africa during August instead. Flights to Cairns in August, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around R14 835.

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

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Cairns flight.

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Fastest flight time

37h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 37h 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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    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 R11 550Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 443 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R15 201Free CancellationRating
7,5
982 reviews
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