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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from R17 067

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 751

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 085
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 5/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Wed 5/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops63h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1114:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R17 067
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/1111:40CNS - JNB
2 stops62h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/8R27 346

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Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-10:45

2 stops63h 40m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R17 067

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

11:40-18:35

2 stops62h 55m

R27 346

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Deals found on 23/8

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Johannesburg to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 26 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
975 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
904 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4,4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Cairns per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cairns?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines fly from Johannesburg to Cairns in about 37h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26h 10m. The distance between Johannesburg and Cairns is about 11734 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at R13 166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R14 950 and R19 556, respectively. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 166AverageR16 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 950AverageR16 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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