R2 049+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — JNB
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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International flights from Cairns
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Wed 13/512:35
CNS
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HKT
2 stops25h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 29/511:50
HKT
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CNS
2 stops47h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2R12 521
Sun 10/515:35
CNS
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HKT
2 stops22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 29/518:20
HKT
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CNS
2 stops40h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2R12 634
Sat 14/312:35
CNS
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HKT
2 stops56h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 17/312:20
HKT
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CNS
2 stops43h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2R13 199
Sat 9/512:35
CNS
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HKT
2 stops49h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 29/518:20
HKT
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CNS
2 stops40h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2R13 344
Fri 8/513:40
CNS
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HKT
2 stops48h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 29/518:20
HKT
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CNS
2 stops40h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2R13 376
Wed 13/512:35
CNS
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HKT
2 stops25h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 1/618:20
HKT
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CNS
2 stops38h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2R13 634
Fri 8/518:15
CNS
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HKT
1 stop17h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/59:40
HKT
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CNS
1 stop28h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R13 731
Sun 10/512:35
CNS
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HKT
2 stops49h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 27/518:20
HKT
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CNS
2 stops38h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2R13 763
Fri 8/518:15
CNS
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HKT
1 stop17h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 2/618:00
HKT
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CNS
1 stop20h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R13 892
Sun 1/311:35
CNS
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AMS
2 stops34h 10m
Emirates
Thu 5/321:45
AMS
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CNS
2 stops31h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 4/2R21 105
Sat 28/211:35
CNS
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DXB
1 stop31h 35m
Emirates
Tue 3/33:15
DXB
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CNS
2 stops28h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2R22 008
Tue 3/317:20
CNS
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AMS
2 stops29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/315:05
AMS
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CNS
2 stops47h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R22 380

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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 R13 667). Flying from Cairns in April will prove the most costly (average of R19 136). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

From Cairns you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Brisbane (225 flights per day), Sydney (151 flights per day) and Melbourne (88 flights per day).

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 281

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai, with prices starting at R2 281. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 281

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    The most selected flight destinations from Cairns for the current month are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Denpasar. While Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

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    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as R2 281 to Denpasar (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R3 284 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Cairns. At this moment in time April is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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