R2 183+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — JNB
Apr 13 — Apr 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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International flights from Cairns
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Mon 25/518:15
CNS
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HKT
1 stop28h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 3/618:00
HKT
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CNS
1 stop44h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R12 845
Mon 25/56:00
CNS
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HKT
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/618:20
HKT
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CNS
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R13 285
Sun 10/518:15
CNS
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HKT
1 stop17h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 14/514:15
HKT
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CNS
1 stop23h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3R14 487
Sun 10/513:40
CNS
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HKT
2 stops48h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 14/511:50
HKT
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CNS
2 stops45h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/3R16 247
Sun 24/513:55
CNS
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AMS
2 stops32h 50m
Virgin Australia
Thu 11/616:15
AMS
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CNS
2 stops32h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/3R22 458
Wed 27/512:35
CNS
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AMS
2 stops39h 25m
Emirates
Sat 30/515:25
AMS
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CNS
2 stops47h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 13/3R24 404
Wed 3/612:35
CNS
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DXB
1 stop30h 30m
Emirates
Fri 5/610:35
DXB
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CNS
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 9/3R25 809
Wed 3/613:55
CNS
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DXB
1 stop26h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 4/63:00
DXB
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CNS
2 stops25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/3R26 926
Wed 3/616:55
CNS
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DXB
2 stops23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/65:50
DXB
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CNS
2 stops28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R27 146
Wed 27/518:15
CNS
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AMS
1 stop21h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/510:20
AMS
-
CNS
1 stop22h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3R34 051
Tue 28/417:40
CNS
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AMS
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/519:20
AMS
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CNS
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R47 082

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of R14 335). Flying from Cairns in September will prove the most costly (average of R24 354). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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