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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from $1,780

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
37h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35
CNS
-
JNB
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,780Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
37h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 06:10
CNS
-
JNB
19h 55m
1 stop
$1,791Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:10
JNB
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 15:50
CNS
-
JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
$2,029Qatar Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 23:20
JNB
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CNS
48h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 16:10
CNS
-
JNB
38h 50m
2 stops
$2,043Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 23:20
JNB
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CNS
48h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 16:10
CNS
-
JNB
38h 50m
2 stops
$2,044Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 08:40
JNB
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CNS
33h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 16:10
CNS
-
JNB
38h 50m
2 stops
$2,056Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:45
JNB
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CNS
20h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 16:25
CNS
-
JNB
34h 45m
1 stop
$2,061Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:45
JNB
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CNS
20h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
34h 45m
1 stop
$2,074Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:45
JNB
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CNS
20h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
41h 40m
1 stop
$2,116Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 12:55
JNB
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CNS
34h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
54h 45m
2 stops
$2,503Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
23 Apr
JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 25m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
27 Apr
CNS16:55Cairns
30h 55m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,029
Qatar Airways
3 June
JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
7 June
CNS09:20Cairns
38h 50m
2 stops
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,043
Qatar Airways
3 June
JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
7 June
CNS09:20Cairns
38h 50m
2 stops
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,044

Qantas Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
3 June
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 00m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
7 June
CNS13:40Cairns
34h 45m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,061
Qantas Airways
3 June
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 00m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
7 June
CNS13:40Cairns
34h 45m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,074
Qantas Airways
3 June
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 00m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
7 June
CNS06:45Cairns
41h 40m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,116

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-17:00

1 stop37h 10m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

18:15-18:35

1 stop32h 20m

$1,780

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-17:00

1 stop37h 10m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

18:15-06:10

1 stop19h 55m

$1,791

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

14:45-11:10

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

16:55-15:50

2 stops30h 55m

$2,029

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

14:45-23:20

2 stops48h 35m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

09:20-16:10

2 stops38h 50m

$2,043

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

14:45-23:20

2 stops48h 35m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

09:20-16:10

2 stops38h 50m

$2,044

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

14:45-08:40

2 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

09:20-16:10

2 stops38h 50m

$2,056
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-22:45

2 stops20h 00m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

13:40-16:25

1 stop34h 45m

$2,061

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-22:45

2 stops20h 00m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

13:40-16:25

1 stop34h 45m

$2,074

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-22:45

2 stops20h 00m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

06:45-16:25

1 stop41h 40m

$2,116

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

18:45-12:55

1 stop34h 10m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

17:40-16:25

2 stops54h 45m

$2,503

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,199, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of October, then departing from South Africa during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,320.

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

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Cairns flight.

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Fastest flight time

37h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 37h 10m
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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  • 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 $960Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,484 reviews
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