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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from R17 048

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 048

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 546
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/11-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R65 000 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 905 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 1 July 2025.

Fri 7/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops39h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1114:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6R17 048

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JNB - CNS

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R17 048

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Deals found on 29/6

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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 27 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 1 July 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.

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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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific 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.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at R17 048. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns

Discover the top 2 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 1 July 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 232AverageR17 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 655AverageR23 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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