Cheap flights from Africa to Cairns from $910

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 11:50
JNB
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CNS
40h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 07:55
CNS
-
JNB
51h 20m
2 stops
$1,573Cathay Pacific
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 11:50
JNB
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CNS
40h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:45 - 07:55
CNS
-
JNB
48h 10m
2 stops
$1,574Cathay Pacific
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 11:50
JNB
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CNS
40h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:45 - 07:55
CNS
-
JNB
48h 10m
2 stops
$1,584Cathay Pacific
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 11:50
JNB
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CNS
40h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:45 - 07:55
CNS
-
JNB
48h 10m
2 stops
$1,591Cathay Pacific
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
19h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35
CNS
-
JNB
56h 20m
1 stop
$1,648Singapore Airlines
Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 17 May
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 08:40
JNB
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CNS
36h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 08:50
CNS
-
JNB
31h 30m
2 stops
$1,730Qatar Airways
Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 17 May
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:25
JNB
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
41h 40m
1 stop
$1,758Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:25
JNB
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:10 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
$1,769Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:25
JNB
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
41h 40m
1 stop
$1,771Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:25
JNB
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
32h 50m
1 stop
$1,779Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

Singapore Airlines flights from Africa to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
12 Apr
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
17 May
CNS18:15Cairns
56h 20m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,648
Singapore Airlines
12 Apr
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
17 May
CNS18:15Cairns
56h 20m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,996

Qantas Airways flights from Africa to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
19 Aug
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS22:25Cairns
23 Aug
CNS06:45Cairns
41h 40m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,758
Qantas Airways
19 Aug
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS22:25Cairns
23 Aug
CNS19:10Cairns
29h 15m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,769
Qantas Airways
19 Aug
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS22:25Cairns
23 Aug
CNS06:45Cairns
41h 40m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,771

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Customise your flight search to find flights from 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 78,305 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2026.
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

12:35-07:55

2 stops51h 20m

$1,573

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

15:45-07:55

2 stops48h 10m

$1,574

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

15:45-07:55

2 stops48h 10m

$1,584

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

15:45-07:55

2 stops48h 10m

$1,591

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

13:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

18:15-18:35

1 stop56h 20m

$1,648

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-08:40

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

09:20-08:50

2 stops31h 30m

$1,730

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

18:45-22:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

06:45-16:25

1 stop41h 40m

$1,758

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

18:45-22:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

19:10-16:25

1 stop29h 15m

$1,769

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

18:45-22:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

06:45-16:25

1 stop41h 40m

$1,771

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

18:45-22:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

15:35-16:25

1 stop32h 50m

$1,779

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $768. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $1,484. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

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Fastest flight time

40h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Africa to Cairns takes 40h 20m
There are no direct flights from Africa to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from 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 Africa 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 Africa to Cairns

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Rating
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $947Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,463 reviews
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