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

Qantas Airways is the most popular carrier 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 1 as of September 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.

$2,024 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Africa in 2026/27

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19:15 - 17:15CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

54h 00m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

01:15 - 05:45CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

44h 30m3 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,024Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

09:45 - 09:20CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

31h 35m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Istanbul

10:15 - 08:20CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

38h 05m3 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,114Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

19:15 - 12:30CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

25h 15m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:25 - 05:45CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

38h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,142Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

06:50 - 04:50CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

30h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:25 - 05:45CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

26h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,228Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

18:05 - 19:35CNS Cairns-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

16:45 - 08:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CNS Cairns

32h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$2,231Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

18:40 - 16:35CNS Cairns-RAK Marrakech Menara

31h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Zurich

00:45 - 18:15RAK Marrakech Menara-CNS Cairns

55h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Singapore Changi

$2,232Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

09:45 - 09:20CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

31h 35m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Istanbul

19:25 - 05:45CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

26h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,275Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

18:05 - 19:35CNS Cairns-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

07:15 - 08:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CNS Cairns

42h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$2,277Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

18:05 - 16:45CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

54h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:30 - 05:45CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

29h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,314Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

18:40 - 06:10CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

43h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,551Singapore Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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Qatar Airways flights from Cairns to Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cairns to Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

6 Nov

CNS17:35Cairns

55h 50m

2 stops

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

13 Nov

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

46h 30m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

$2,422

Qatar Airways

4 Mar

CNS15:45Cairns

29h 00m

2 stops

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7 Mar

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$2,655

Qatar Airways

4 Mar

CNS15:45Cairns

29h 00m

2 stops

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7 Mar

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

$2,660

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Africa flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

6 Nov

CNS18:40Cairns

43h 30m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 Nov

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,551

Singapore Airlines

25 Sept

CNS18:15Cairns

33h 05m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Oct

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:00Cairns

$3,388

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CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Fri 6/11

19:15-17:15

3 stops54h 00m

Cairo

Mon 16/11

01:15-05:45

3 stops44h 30m

$2,024

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Thu 5/11

09:45-09:20

3 stops31h 35m

Cairo

Thu 12/11

10:15-08:20

3 stops38h 05m

$2,114

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Sat 7/11

19:15-12:30

2 stops25h 15m

Cairo

Tue 17/11

07:25-05:45

2 stops38h 20m

$2,142

Fastest return journey

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:50-04:50

2 stops30h 00m

Cairo

Tue 17/11

19:25-05:45

2 stops26h 20m

$2,228

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Thu 5/11

18:05-19:35

2 stops32h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/11

16:45-08:30

2 stops32h 45m

$2,231

CairnsMarrakech

CNS Cairns - RAK Marrakech Menara

CNSRAK

Cairns

Mon 2/11

18:40-16:35

2 stops31h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 8/11

00:45-18:15

2 stops55h 30m

$2,232

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Thu 5/11

09:45-09:20

3 stops31h 35m

Cairo

Thu 12/11

19:25-05:45

2 stops26h 20m

$2,275

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Fri 6/11

18:05-19:35

2 stops32h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/11

07:15-08:30

2 stops42h 15m

$2,277

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Thu 5/11

18:05-16:45

2 stops54h 40m

Cairo

Thu 12/11

16:30-05:45

2 stops29h 15m

$2,314

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Fri 6/11

18:40-06:10

1 stop43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

13:40-17:15

1 stop43h 35m

$2,551

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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 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Africa flight.

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Best price found	$2,024
Fastest flight time	29h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best flight deal from Cairns to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,024

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 1 as of September 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 $1,392	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,607 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights

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