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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from $1,731

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Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 15:20CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,731Qatar Airways
Wed, 17 Feb - Fri, 16 Apr
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:00 - 06:10CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,814Singapore Airlines
Wed, 17 Feb - Fri, 16 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
61h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,963Qatar Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
61h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,970Qatar Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
61h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,973Qatar Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 05:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
23h 40m1 stop Perth
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:25CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
$2,016Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 05:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
23h 40m1 stop Perth
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:25CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
$2,025Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 05:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
23h 40m1 stop Perth
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:25CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
$2,026Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 05:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CNS Cairns
23h 40m1 stop Perth
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:25CNS  Cairns-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
$2,042Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
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
$2,169Singapore Airlines
Tue, 2 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar

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Emirates flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
17 Nov
DUR19:05Durban King Shaka Intl
61h 45m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
5 Dec
CNS11:40Cairns
61h 30m
2 stops
DUR17:10Durban King Shaka Intl
$2,496
Emirates
16 Nov
DUR19:05Durban King Shaka Intl
53h 25m
2 stops
CNS08:30Cairns
5 Dec
CNS11:40Cairns
61h 30m
2 stops
DUR17:10Durban King Shaka Intl
$2,553
Emirates
27 Dec
DUR19:05Durban King Shaka Intl
53h 25m
2 stops
CNS08:30Cairns
3 Jan
CNS10:35Cairns
55h 55m
2 stops
DUR10:30Durban King Shaka Intl
$3,318

Qantas Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
2 Mar
JNB21:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 40m
1 stop
CNS05:15Cairns
6 Mar
CNS12:35Cairns
37h 50m
2 stops
JNB18:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,016
Qantas Airways
2 Mar
JNB21:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 40m
1 stop
CNS05:15Cairns
6 Mar
CNS12:35Cairns
37h 50m
2 stops
JNB18:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,025
Qantas Airways
2 Mar
JNB21:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 40m
1 stop
CNS05:15Cairns
6 Mar
CNS12:35Cairns
37h 50m
2 stops
JNB18:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,026

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Fri 16/4

13:40-15:20

2 stops33h 40m

$1,731

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Fri 16/4

18:00-06:10

1 stop20h 10m

$1,814

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

13:45-11:05

2 stops61h 20m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,963

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

13:45-11:05

2 stops61h 20m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,970

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

13:45-11:05

2 stops61h 20m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

11:45-15:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,973

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

21:35-05:15

1 stop23h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

12:35-18:25

2 stops37h 50m

$2,016

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

21:35-05:15

1 stop23h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

12:35-18:25

2 stops37h 50m

$2,025

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

21:35-05:15

1 stop23h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

12:35-18:25

2 stops37h 50m

$2,026

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

21:35-05:15

1 stop23h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

12:35-18:25

2 stops37h 50m

$2,042
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sat 6/3

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

$2,169

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,530, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,586.

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

$1,731

Fastest flight time

19h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best flight deal from South Africa to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,731
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 19h 35m
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 $1,430Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,633 reviews
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