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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairns

CPT — CNS
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
Sun 21/4
Sun 28/4

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 April 2024.

Round-trip from

R20 065
From Cape Town Intl to Cairns
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Cairns?

Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Cape Town to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Cairns (CPT - CNS)?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Cairns in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Cape Town to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to Cairns is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 7 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

Related info for your journey

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  • What does CPT to CNS mean?

    CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport, while CNS stands for Cairns Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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