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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

JNB — CNS
Nov 14 — Nov 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R22 867
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 380 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 238 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns (average of R15 873). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 645). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andQatar 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
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 110 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 723 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 627 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • 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 R14 151. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R16 666 and R19 215, respectively. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 29% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns (average of R15 873). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 645). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 151AverageR18 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 666AverageR22 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 215AverageR21 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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