What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to Africa?

Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa is 2 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Africa?

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 Cairns Airport to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$1,168 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Africa in 2026/27

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10:15 - 14:35CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

36h 20m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul

10:15 - 13:30CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

43h 15m3 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,980Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar

19:15 - 06:55CNS Cairns-KGL Kigali Intl

43h 40m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 11:05KGL Kigali Intl-CNS Cairns

35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,115Multiple Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

09:45 - 13:45CNS Cairns-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 00m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

15:50 - 11:05KGL Kigali Intl-CNS Cairns

35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,115Multiple Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

09:45 - 22:25CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 40m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Istanbul

20:20 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns

38h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,156Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

06:00 - 09:20CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

35h 20m3 stops Brisbane Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Istanbul

13:50 - 08:30CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

34h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,228Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

15:45 - 13:45CNS Cairns-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 14:55NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CNS Cairns

47h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,743Qatar Airways

Thu, 4 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

15:45 - 13:45CNS Cairns-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 14:55NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CNS Cairns

47h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,753Qatar Airways

Thu, 4 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

15:45 - 13:45CNS Cairns-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 14:55NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CNS Cairns

47h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,755Qatar Airways

Thu, 4 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

15:45 - 13:45CNS Cairns-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 14:55NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CNS Cairns

47h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,766Qatar Airways

Thu, 4 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

18:20 - 06:10CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:40 - 17:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns

19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$4,532Singapore Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan

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Emirates flights from Cairns to Africa

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Emirates

1 Dec

CNS11:40Cairns

40h 50m

2 stops

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Dec

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

2 stops

CNS10:55Cairns

$2,666

Emirates

9 Jan

CNS11:40Cairns

61h 20m

3 stops

HRE17:00Harare

15 Feb

HRE18:45Harare

32h 10m

3 stops

CNS10:55Cairns

$3,166

Emirates

9 Jan

CNS11:40Cairns

61h 20m

3 stops

HRE17:00Harare

15 Feb

HRE18:45Harare

32h 10m

3 stops

CNS10:55Cairns

$3,168

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Africa flight tickets

Qantas Airways

9 Nov

CNS19:15Cairns

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 Dec

JNB17:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$2,964

Qantas Airways

1 Dec

CNS18:05Cairns

28h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Dec

JNB21:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m

1 stop

CNS05:15Cairns

$3,129

Qantas Airways

9 Jan

CNS15:40Cairns

58h 15m

3 stops

HRE17:55Harare

15 Feb

HRE13:30Harare

38h 20m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$4,011

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CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Mon 8/3

10:15-14:35

3 stops36h 20m

Cairo

Sat 20/3

10:15-13:30

3 stops43h 15m

$1,980

CairnsKigali

CNS Cairns - KGL Kigali Intl

CNSKGL

Cairns

Mon 30/11

19:15-06:55

2 stops43h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 7/12

15:50-11:05

2 stops35h 15m

$2,115

CairnsKigali

CNS Cairns - KGL Kigali Intl

CNSKGL

Cairns

Mon 30/11

09:45-13:45

3 stops36h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 7/12

15:50-11:05

2 stops35h 15m

$2,115

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Tue 1/12

09:45-22:25

3 stops44h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

20:20-19:05

2 stops38h 45m

$2,156

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Thu 12/11

06:00-09:20

3 stops35h 20m

Cairo

Thu 19/11

13:50-08:30

2 stops34h 40m

$2,228

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Thu 4/3

15:45-13:45

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/3

08:45-14:55

2 stops47h 10m

$2,743

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Thu 4/3

15:45-13:45

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/3

08:45-14:55

2 stops47h 10m

$2,753

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Thu 4/3

15:45-13:45

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/3

08:45-14:55

2 stops47h 10m

$2,755

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Thu 4/3

15:45-13:45

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/3

08:45-14:55

2 stops47h 10m

$2,766

Fastest return journey

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 7/12

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$4,532

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Africa from Cairns during March instead. Flights to Africa in March, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $0.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Africa flight.

Cheap Cairns to Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$1,168
Fastest flight time	29h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $1,168. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,980.

The fastest flight from Cairns to Africa takes 29h 00m

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Cairns Airport to Africa is 2 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Africa?
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 Cairns Airport to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,424	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,628 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights

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