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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from R14 658

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to Cairns departing on 20/7. 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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Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 17:00
JNB
-
CNS
60h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:00 - 6:10
CNS
-
JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R18 463Singapore Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, May 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 11:10
JNB
-
CNS
30h 45m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:00 - 6:10
CNS
-
JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R21 921Singapore Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 11:50
JNB
-
CNS
40h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 7:55
CNS
-
JNB
33h 55m
2 stops
R24 171Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:25
JNB
-
CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:45 - 20:05
CNS
-
JNB
36h 20m
2 stops
R25 792Qantas Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 22:40
JNB
-
CNS
28h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 10:15
CNS
-
JNB
36h 15m
3 stops
R28 505Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:45
JNB
-
CNS
55h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 10:30
CNS
-
JNB
50h 55m
3 stops
R28 638Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 13:45
JNB
-
CNS
31h 15m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
53h 45m
2 stops
R28 654Qantas Airways
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, May 17
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 8:40
JNB
-
CNS
35h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
6:00 - 16:15
CNS
-
JNB
66h 15m
2 stops
R28 919Emirates
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 11:15
JNB
-
CNS
28h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 6:10
CNS
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JNB
40h 30m
3 stops
R39 524Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, May 17

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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
Jul 23
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS22:25Cairns
Jul 30
CNS15:45Cairns
36h 20m
2 stops
JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 792
Qantas Airways
Aug 25
JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
2 stops
CNS13:45Cairns
May 17
CNS18:40Cairns
53h 45m
2 stops
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R28 654

Emirates flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
Jun 17
JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
50h 20m
2 stops
CNS8:40Cairns
Jun 23
CNS6:00Cairns
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
R28 770
Emirates
Aug 25
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m
2 stops
CNS8:40Cairns
May 17
CNS6:00Cairns
66h 15m
2 stops
JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
R28 919

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

20:25-17:00

1 stop60h 35m

Cairns

Mon 17/5

18:00-6:10

1 stop20h 10m

R18 463
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

20:25-11:10

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Mon 17/5

18:00-6:10

1 stop20h 10m

R21 921

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Thu 30/7

6:00-7:55

2 stops33h 55m

R24 171

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

18:45-22:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 30/7

15:45-20:05

2 stops36h 20m

R25 792

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

10:05-22:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Thu 30/7

6:00-10:15

3 stops36h 15m

R28 505

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

17:50-9:45

3 stops55h 55m

Cairns

Thu 30/7

15:35-10:30

3 stops50h 55m

R28 638

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

22:30-13:45

2 stops31h 15m

Cairns

Mon 17/5

18:40-16:25

2 stops53h 45m

R28 654

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

13:30-8:40

2 stops35h 10m

Cairns

Mon 17/5

6:00-16:15

2 stops66h 15m

R28 919

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

22:30-11:15

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Mon 17/5

21:40-6:10

3 stops40h 30m

R39 524
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

R14 658

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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 November, then book flights to Cairns from South Africa during February instead. Flights to Cairns in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R12 805.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Cairns flight.

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Fastest flight time

40h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 40h 40m
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 R13 502Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 539 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R16 675Free CancellationRating
7,5
1 046 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 225Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 726 reviews
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