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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.

$1,959 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

$1,959Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar

19:50 - 03:55CNS Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

64h 05m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

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

32h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$2,292Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

10:55 - 00:05CNS Cairns-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

08:45 - 10:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CNS Cairns

42h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,298Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

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

61h 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

$2,320Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

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

$2,608Singapore Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

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

$2,659Qatar 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

$2,663Qatar 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

$2,675Qatar 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

$2,725Qatar 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

$4,484Singapore Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan

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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

$2,932

Qantas Airways

9 Jan

CNS15:40Cairns

58h 15m

3 stops

HRE17:55Harare

15 Feb

HRE13:30Harare

38h 20m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$3,969

Qantas Airways

9 Jan

CNS15:40Cairns

58h 15m

3 stops

HRE17:55Harare

15 Feb

HRE13:30Harare

38h 20m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$3,976

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Africa flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

11 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

43h 50m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Jan

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,608

Singapore Airlines

7 Dec

CNS18:20Cairns

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Jan

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$4,484

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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

$1,959

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 11/1

19:50-03:55

2 stops64h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

13:45-05:45

2 stops32h 00m

$2,292

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 11/1

10:55-00:05

2 stops44h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 28/1

08:45-10:15

2 stops42h 30m

$2,298

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 11/1

09:45-15:35

3 stops61h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

13:45-08:30

3 stops34h 45m

$2,320

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 11/1

18:20-06:10

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$2,608

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

$2,659

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

$2,663

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

$2,675

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

$2,725

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

$4,484

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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	$2,155
Fastest flight time	29h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $2,155. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,959.

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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cairns to Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,409	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,627 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights

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