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

Virgin Australia 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.

$992 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Africa in 2026/27

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14:40 - 14:35CNS Cairns-CAI Cairo

31h 55m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul

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

38h 05m3 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,008Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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

61h 50m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns

49h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

$2,085Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 26 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

$2,133Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

19:50 - 13:30CNS Cairns-KGL Kigali Intl

49h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 19:05KGL Kigali Intl-CNS Cairns

42h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,179Qatar Airways

Mon, 30 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

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

44h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

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

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

$2,179Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

19:50 - 13:30CNS Cairns-KGL Kigali Intl

49h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 19:05KGL Kigali Intl-CNS Cairns

42h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,200Qatar Airways

Mon, 30 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

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

44h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

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

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

$2,210Multiple Airlines

Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

19:50 - 13:30CNS Cairns-KGL Kigali Intl

49h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 19:05KGL Kigali Intl-CNS Cairns

42h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

$2,221Qatar Airways

Mon, 30 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec

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

$2,509Singapore Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

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

19h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,677Singapore Airlines

Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

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Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

11 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

43h 50m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Jan

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,509

Singapore Airlines

22 Nov

CNS18:40Cairns

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 Nov

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$2,677

Singapore Airlines

17 Dec

CNS18:20Cairns

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 Dec

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$4,422

Qatar Airways flights from Cairns to Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cairns to Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

30 Nov

CNS19:50Cairns

49h 40m

2 stops

KGL13:30Kigali Intl

15 Dec

KGL16:20Kigali Intl

42h 45m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

$2,179

Qatar Airways

30 Nov

CNS19:50Cairns

49h 40m

2 stops

KGL13:30Kigali Intl

15 Dec

KGL16:20Kigali Intl

42h 45m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

$2,200

Qatar Airways

30 Nov

CNS19:50Cairns

49h 40m

2 stops

KGL13:30Kigali Intl

12 Dec

KGL16:20Kigali Intl

42h 45m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

$2,221

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CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Mon 23/11

14:40-14:35

3 stops31h 55m

Cairo

Mon 30/11

10:15-08:20

3 stops38h 05m

$2,008

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 11/1

09:45-15:35

3 stops61h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

13:45-23:05

2 stops49h 20m

$2,085

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 11/1

09:45-15:35

3 stops61h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

13:45-08:30

3 stops34h 45m

$2,133

CairnsKigali

CNS Cairns - KGL Kigali Intl

CNSKGL

Cairns

Mon 30/11

19:50-13:30

2 stops49h 40m

Kigali Intl

Tue 15/12

16:20-19:05

2 stops42h 45m

$2,179

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Wed 28/10

19:50-08:40

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

13:45-05:45

2 stops32h 00m

$2,179

CairnsKigali

CNS Cairns - KGL Kigali Intl

CNSKGL

Cairns

Mon 30/11

19:50-13:30

2 stops49h 40m

Kigali Intl

Tue 15/12

16:20-19:05

2 stops42h 45m

$2,200

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Sun 22/11

19:50-08:40

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:45-05:45

2 stops32h 00m

$2,210

CairnsKigali

CNS Cairns - KGL Kigali Intl

CNSKGL

Cairns

Mon 30/11

19:50-13:30

2 stops49h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sat 12/12

16:20-19:05

2 stops42h 45m

$2,221

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 11/1

18:20-06:10

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$2,509

Fastest return journey

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Sun 22/11

18:40-06:10

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$2,677

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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.

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Best price found	$992
Fastest flight time	29h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $992. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,008.

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 1,624 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights

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