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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from $1,589

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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 17:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:00 - 09:25CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,589Singapore Airlines
Mon, 19 Apr - Tue, 28 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 14:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
34h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
$1,856Qatar Airways
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 16:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
60h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,915Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,952Qatar Airways
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,954Qatar Airways
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,956Qatar Airways
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,962Qatar Airways
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 06:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,000Singapore Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 06:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,003Singapore Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 06:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,004Singapore Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

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Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
19 Apr
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
22h 25m
2 stops
CNS17:05Cairns
28 Sept
CNS18:00Cairns
23h 25m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
$1,589
Singapore Airlines
10 Feb
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:15Cairns
14 Feb
CNS18:20Cairns
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,000
Singapore Airlines
10 Feb
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:15Cairns
14 Feb
CNS18:20Cairns
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,003

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
7 Dec
JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
14 Dec
CNS15:45Cairns
31h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,856
Qatar Airways
10 Nov
JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
60h 25m
2 stops
CNS16:45Cairns
14 Nov
CNS11:45Cairns
35h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,915
Qatar Airways
10 Feb
JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
14 Feb
CNS11:45Cairns
35h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,952

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Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/4

10:40-17:05

2 stops22h 25m

Cairns

Tue 28/9

18:00-09:25

2 stops23h 25m

$1,589

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

20:20-14:55

2 stops34h 35m

Cairns

Mon 14/12

15:45-15:35

2 stops31h 50m

$1,856

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

20:20-16:45

2 stops60h 25m

Cairns

Sat 14/11

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,915

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,952

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,954

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,956

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,962
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

$2,000

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

$2,003

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 14/2

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

$2,004

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from South Africa is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,435, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of May, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,476.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Cairns flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Cairns flight.

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Best price found

$1,589

Fastest flight time

30h 45m

Direct flights

None
The best flight deal from South Africa to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,589
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 30h 45m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Cairns

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

    Prices for flights from South Africa to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Cairns

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,379Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,627 reviews
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