Cheap flights from Africa to Cairns from $964

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Multiple Airlines Logo
02:15 - 09:20
CAI
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CNS
48h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 04:20
CNS
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CAI
52h 35m
3 stops
$1,549Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
37h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35
CNS
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JNB
56h 20m
1 stop
$1,552Singapore Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:15 - 09:20
CAI
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CNS
48h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 04:20
CNS
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CAI
52h 35m
3 stops
$1,614Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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20:05 - 05:30
CAI
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CNS
26h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 11:05
CNS
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CAI
31h 05m
3 stops
$1,629Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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06:05 - 18:25
CAI
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CNS
53h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 09:10
CNS
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CAI
69h 00m
3 stops
$1,640Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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19:50 - 09:50
JNB
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CNS
54h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 04:00
CNS
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JNB
49h 30m
2 stops
$1,648Qatar Airways
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 23:20
JNB
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CNS
50h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 04:00
CNS
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JNB
49h 30m
2 stops
$1,653Qatar Airways
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 09:50
JNB
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CNS
54h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 10:30
CNS
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JNB
52h 50m
2 stops
$1,858Qatar Airways
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 12:55
JNB
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CNS
30h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
34h 45m
1 stop
$1,932Qantas Airways
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 12:55
JNB
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CNS
54h 25m
2 stops
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06:45 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
41h 40m
1 stop
$1,933Qantas Airways
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun

Singapore Airlines flights from Africa to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
27 May
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 10m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
3 June
CNS18:15Cairns
56h 20m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,552
Singapore Airlines
25 May
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
1 June
CNS18:15Cairns
32h 20m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,689

Qatar Airways flights from Africa to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
13 May
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
54h 00m
2 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
20 May
CNS10:30Cairns
49h 30m
2 stops
JNB04:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,648
Qatar Airways
27 May
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
50h 40m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
3 June
CNS10:30Cairns
49h 30m
2 stops
JNB04:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,653
Qatar Airways
26 May
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
54h 00m
2 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
2 June
CNS13:40Cairns
52h 50m
2 stops
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,858

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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 14 April 2026.
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CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Mon 25/5

02:15-09:20

3 stops48h 05m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:45-04:20

3 stops52h 35m

$1,549

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-17:00

1 stop37h 10m

Cairns

Wed 3/6

18:15-18:35

1 stop56h 20m

$1,552

CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Mon 25/5

02:15-09:20

3 stops48h 05m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:45-04:20

3 stops52h 35m

$1,614
Fastest return journey

CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Tue 26/5

20:05-05:30

2 stops26h 25m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

11:00-11:05

3 stops31h 05m

$1,629

CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Mon 25/5

06:05-18:25

3 stops53h 20m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

19:10-09:10

3 stops69h 00m

$1,640

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:50-09:50

2 stops54h 00m

Cairns

Wed 20/5

10:30-04:00

2 stops49h 30m

$1,648

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

12:40-23:20

2 stops50h 40m

Cairns

Wed 3/6

10:30-04:00

2 stops49h 30m

$1,653

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:50-09:50

2 stops54h 00m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

13:40-10:30

2 stops52h 50m

$1,858

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

22:30-12:55

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

13:40-16:25

1 stop34h 45m

$1,932

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

22:30-12:55

2 stops54h 25m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:45-16:25

1 stop41h 40m

$1,933

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Fastest flight time

37h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Africa to Cairns takes 37h 10m
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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $951Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,493 reviews
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