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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from $1,267

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
46h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 10:30CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
$1,815Qatar Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:15DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 19:50CNS  Cairns-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
33h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,020Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 - 11:05DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-CNS Cairns
38h 40m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 10:55CNS  Cairns-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
33h 10m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl
$2,283Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 08:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 10:30CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$2,341Qatar Airways
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 08:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
34h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 11:40CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 40m3 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi Dubai Intl
$2,526Emirates
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 - 14:55DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-CNS Cairns
66h 30m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 10:40CNS  Cairns-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
24h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,698Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
41h 40m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 10m3 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,883Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
41h 30m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:55CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 55m3 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
$2,892Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-CNS Cairns
41h 40m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:30CNS  Cairns-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$2,904Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
4 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
46h 30m
2 stops
CNS19:05Cairns
11 Nov
CNS15:45Cairns
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
$1,815
Qatar Airways
19 Oct
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
35h 15m
2 stops
CNS08:30Cairns
26 Oct
CNS19:50Cairns
46h 40m
2 stops
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
$2,341

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Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

12:35-19:05

2 stops46h 30m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

15:45-10:30

2 stops50h 45m

$1,815
Fastest return journey

DurbanCairns

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CNS Cairns

DURCNS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

07:00-17:15

2 stops26h 15m

Cairns

Mon 1/3

18:20-19:50

2 stops33h 30m

$2,020

DurbanCairns

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CNS Cairns

DURCNS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

12:25-11:05

3 stops38h 40m

Cairns

Mon 1/3

09:45-10:55

3 stops33h 10m

$2,283

Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

13:15-08:30

2 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

19:50-10:30

2 stops46h 40m

$2,341

Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

13:40-08:30

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

06:00-11:40

3 stops37h 40m

$2,526

DurbanCairns

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CNS Cairns

DURCNS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

12:25-14:55

3 stops66h 30m

Cairns

Mon 1/3

18:20-10:40

2 stops24h 20m

$2,698

Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

07:00-08:40

3 stops41h 40m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

06:00-11:10

3 stops37h 10m

$2,883

Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

07:00-08:30

3 stops41h 30m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

06:00-18:55

3 stops44h 55m

$2,892

Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

07:00-08:40

3 stops41h 40m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

19:50-10:30

2 stops46h 40m

$2,904
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownCairns

CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns

CPTCNS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/1

12:35-11:20

2 stops38h 45m

$1,267

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,350, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of November, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,376.

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

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Cairns flight.

Cheap South Africa to Cairns flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$1,267

Fastest flight time

30h 25m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cairns from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $1,267. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,815.
The fastest flight from South Africa to Cairns takes 30h 25m
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.

  • 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.

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Flights from South Africa to Cairns with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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