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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from R13 286

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 265
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/11-11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R67 291 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 184 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 June 2025.

Thu 27/1113:45JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 11/118:35CNS - JNB
1 stop32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/6R13 286
Thu 27/1110:00JNB - CNS
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/115:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R19 432
Mon 21/718:45JNB - CNS
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 6/816:10CNS - JNB
1 stop32h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/6R22 391
Fri 25/713:25JNB - CNS
2 stops49h 25mEmirates
Fri 1/812:15CNS - JNB
2 stops54h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/6R30 982

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.
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Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

13:45-17:20

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 11/1

18:35-18:35

1 stop32h 00m

R13 286

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

10:00-8:10

2 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sun 11/1

15:50-8:35

2 stops48h 45m

R19 432

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Wed 6/8

16:10-16:20

1 stop32h 10m

R22 391

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

13:25-22:50

2 stops49h 25m

Cairns

Fri 1/8

12:15-10:15

2 stops54h 00m

R30 982

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Deals found on 8/6

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cairns

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 9 June 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 11 June 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.

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 inches 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 11 June 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 2 different airlines.

  • 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 286. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R22 391 and R30 982, respectively. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 36% 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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