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

Singapore Airlines 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 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.

$917 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Africa in 2026/27

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19:15 - 22:25CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

59h 10m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Istanbul

18:50 - 05:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns

50h 55m2 stops Istanbul Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,798Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

19:15 - 09:20CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

46h 05m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Istanbul

20:45 - 05:45CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

25h 00m2 stops Istanbul Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,894Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

06:00 - 08:30CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

33h 30m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

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

26h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,012Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

19:50 - 08:40CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 08:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns

58h 45m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

$2,046Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

06:40 - 23:55CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

49h 15m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi Istanbul

20:45 - 05:45CAI Cairo-CNS Cairns

25h 00m2 stops Istanbul Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,114Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

09:45 - 15:35CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 50m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 08:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns

34h 45m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

$2,226Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:45 - 15:35CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 11:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns

37h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,305Qatar Airways

Thu, 14 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

19:15 - 22:25CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

59h 10m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Istanbul

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

43h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,308Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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

19h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

43h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,407Singapore Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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

43h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,408Singapore Airlines

Thu, 14 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

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Qatar Airways flights from Cairns to Africa

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Qatar Airways

14 Jan

CNS15:45Cairns

31h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Jan

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 20m

2 stops

CNS11:05Cairns

$2,305

Qatar Airways

27 Oct

CNS19:50Cairns

51h 45m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 Jan

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 55m

2 stops

CNS10:15Cairns

$2,388

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

$2,631

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Africa flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

16 Nov

CNS18:40Cairns

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Nov

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,407

Singapore Airlines

14 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

43h 50m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Jan

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,408

Singapore Airlines

1 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Jan

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$3,367

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CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 16/11

19:15-22:25

2 stops59h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

18:50-05:45

2 stops50h 55m

$1,798

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Fri 13/11

19:15-09:20

2 stops46h 05m

Cairo

Fri 20/11

20:45-05:45

2 stops25h 00m

$1,894

Fastest return journey

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-08:30

2 stops33h 30m

Cairo

Tue 3/11

19:25-05:45

2 stops26h 20m

$2,012

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 16/11

19:50-08:40

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:45-08:30

3 stops58h 45m

$2,046

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Fri 13/11

06:40-23:55

3 stops49h 15m

Cairo

Fri 20/11

20:45-05:45

2 stops25h 00m

$2,114

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 16/11

09:45-15:35

3 stops37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:45-08:30

3 stops34h 45m

$2,226

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Thu 14/1

15:45-15:35

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

13:45-11:05

2 stops37h 20m

$2,305

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 16/11

19:15-22:25

2 stops59h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:40-17:15

1 stop43h 35m

$2,308

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 16/11

18:40-06:10

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:40-17:15

1 stop43h 35m

$2,407

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Thu 14/1

18:20-06:10

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$2,408

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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	$917
Fastest flight time	29h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $917. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,798.

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 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 $1,423	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,619 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights

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