Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairns from R18 550
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CNS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2026.
Thu 10/1218:30 -
2 stops32h 25m
Thu 17/1212:35 -
2 stops61h 25m
Deal found 26/10R37 432
Thu 10/1218:30 -
3 stops54h 00m
Thu 17/1212:35 -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 26/10R47 522
Thu 10/1210:40 -
3 stops37h 55m
Thu 17/1217:35 -
3 stops47h 50m
Deal found 26/10R72 753
Best flights from Cape Town to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
Mon 19/410:40 -
2 stops22h 25m
Tue 28/918:00 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 27/10R18 550
Mon 19/46:00 -
3 stops42h 45m
Tue 28/96:00 -
3 stops37h 40m
Deal found 27/10R35 720
Thu 10/1218:30 -
2 stops32h 25m
Thu 17/1212:35 -
2 stops61h 25m
Deal found 26/10R37 432
Thu 10/1218:30 -
3 stops54h 00m
Thu 17/1212:35 -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 26/10R47 522
Thu 10/1210:40 -
3 stops37h 55m
Thu 17/1217:35 -
3 stops47h 50m
Deal found 26/10R72 753
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Cairns
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CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns
CPTCNS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/4
10:40-17:05
2 stops22h 25m
Cairns
Tue 28/9
18:00-9:25
2 stops23h 25m
R18 550
Cape TownCairns
CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns
CPTCNS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/4
6:00-8:45
3 stops42h 45m
Cairns
Tue 28/9
6:00-11:40
3 stops37h 40m
R35 720
Cape TownCairns
CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns
CPTCNS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/12
18:30-10:55
2 stops32h 25m
Cairns
Thu 17/12
12:35-18:00
2 stops61h 25m
R37 432
Cape TownCairns
CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns
CPTCNS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/12
18:30-8:30
3 stops54h 00m
Cairns
Thu 17/12
12:35-18:00
2 stops37h 25m
R47 522
Cape TownCairns
CPT Cape Town Intl - CNS Cairns
CPTCNS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/12
10:40-8:35
3 stops37h 55m
Cairns
Thu 17/12
17:35-9:25
3 stops47h 50m
R72 753
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Deals found on 27/10
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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Cairns?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Cairns in 22h 25m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Cairns is about 12054 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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