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Return
Price
JohannesburgCairns
JNB - CNS
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/11
11:05-10:45
2 stops63h 40m
Cairns
Tue 11/11
14:50-7:40
2 stops48h 50m
JohannesburgCairns
JNB - CNS
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 31/10
11:05-10:45
2 stops39h 40m
JohannesburgCairns
JNB - CNS
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 31/10
19:50-17:20
1 stop61h 30m
JohannesburgCairns
JNB - CNS
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/10
17:30-8:10
1 stop30h 40m
JohannesburgCairns
JNB - CNS
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 31/10
13:25-8:30
3 stops35h 05m
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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
The price you pay for your flight to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
How long is the flight to Cairns?
On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns takes 40 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?
The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways.
Rainfall in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 13 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Gina,Dec 2024
BLR - SIN
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Gina,Dec 2024
BLR - SIN
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Gina,Dec 2024
BLR - SIN
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Gina,Dec 2024
BLR - SIN
FAQs about flying to Cairns
Cairns climate
There are two seasons – a wet season that runs from November to May (summer) and a dry season that starts about June and stretches to October (winter). January, February and March are the wettest months and there is the greatest chance of cyclones between December and April. Temperatures are pretty stable throughout the year. Daytime temps range between 14 and 26 degrees Celsius in the dry season while visitors can expect temperatures of between about 24 to 33 degrees during the wet season. Tourists should bear in mind that the Marine Stinger season stretches from November to May.
Getting around Cairns
Cairns’s city centre is small enough to walk around, but if you are planning on getting out to the Daintree National Park (a three-hour drive north of Cairns) or Kuranda Village (a 40-minute drive), renting a car is best. There are car-rental desks at Cairns Airport. Alternatively, you could take a four-wheel drive (4WD) tour. Several companies offer 4WD tours to the most popular destinations including Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cape York, Undara National Park and Chillagoe. If you’re visiting the region during the wet season (November-April) a four-wheel drive is the best way of getting around. Sunbus is the bus service around Cairns. There are eight routes, serving destinations such as the Botanic Gardens, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach and Yorkeys Knob.
What is good to know if travelling to Cairns?- Walsh’s Pyramid is located about 20km south of Cairns. It’s the highest freestanding natural pyramid in the world. At 922 metres high, it is a popular, if strenuous, hike.
- Crystal Cascades is a little-known freshwater swimming hole in a tropical rainforest. To get there, drive to Redlynch, and then follow the signs to Crystal Cascades. When you see the Red Beret Pub, you’ll be just 10km from the swimming hole.
- Josephine Falls are considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tropical North Queensland. Take the Bruce Highway, then drive towards Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountain. You’ll see signs to the falls.
- If you’re in Cairns between May and October, grab a picnic and catch a film at the Starry Night Cinema in the Flecker Botanic Gardens. The local film club screens non-mainstream films for a $10 entrance fee. Gates open at 6pm and the film starts at 7.30pm.
- Fitzroy Island is just 45 minutes from Cairns. Just 339 hectares, of which 324 is designated Fitzroy Island National Park. It’s a castaway island where you can snorkel, hike, or kayak.
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