R2 224+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — JNB
Dec 30 — Jan 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Sat 7/311:20CNS - HKT
1 stop28h 55mJetstar
Sun 8/321:45HKT - CNS
1 stop31h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/11R14 355
Sat 7/311:35CNS - HKT
2 stops26h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/318:35HKT - CNS
2 stops37h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/11R14 714
Sun 1/218:35CNS - AMS
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/210:25AMS - CNS
1 stop45h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/11R21 557
Thu 25/1211:25CNS - AMS
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/112:30AMS - CNS
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/11R22 635
Thu 5/311:35CNS - DXB
1 stop24h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 8/33:15DXB - CNS
2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/11R23 713
Thu 5/311:35CNS - DXB
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Mon 9/310:25DXB - CNS
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Deal found 27/11R23 782
Thu 5/317:20CNS - DXB
2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 9/313:10DXB - CNS
2 stops27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/11R24 415
Sat 27/1211:25CNS - AMS
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/112:30AMS - CNS
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/11R24 723
Sun 1/217:35CNS - AMS
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/217:45AMS - CNS
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R26 707
Tue 30/1211:25CNS - AMS
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 18/112:30AMS - CNS
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/11R27 101
Thu 25/1211:25CNS - AMS
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/112:30AMS - CNS
2 stops43h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/11R27 785
Thu 25/1211:25CNS - AMS
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/112:30AMS - CNS
2 stops42h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/11R27 905

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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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 406). Flying from Cairns in April will prove the most costly (average of R20 189). 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 (265 flights per day), Sydney (198 flights per day) and Melbourne (122 flights per day).

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 418

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 418. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 418

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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, Sydney, 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 418 to Denpasar (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R3 482 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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