Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 9h 54m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 969.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 26h 50m.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns on Cheapflights.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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Airlines like Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport and Cairns is about 11734 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns round-trip?

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Singapore Airlines, at R13 277, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns are Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 53% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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To save up to 29% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns from R20 148 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R25 861 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R20 618. You can even find prices in February for less than R20 618, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as R14 293. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4,4 km from the centre vof the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 3 airlines have flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cairns?

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

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Cairns?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cairns. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Cairns?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cairns for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Cairns with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from OR Tambo to Cairns with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Cairns become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cairns from OR Tambo today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R16 893
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 221

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 277	AverageR16 953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR15 076	AverageR16 862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR19 721	AverageR22 850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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