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

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 10h 08m.

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

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 463.

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 30m.

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns on Cheapflights.

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

Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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 24h. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairns is about 11734 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Singapore Airlines, at R13 036, 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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R20 245. You can even find prices in February for less than R20 245, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as R14 034. 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%.

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

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.

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

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

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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.

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112h 35m total
Johannesburg to Cairns

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

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.

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

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.

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8,1

Very Good

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2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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7,5

Good

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
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.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?
Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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 24h. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairns is about 11734 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns round-trip?
Singapore Airlines, at R13 036, 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.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cairns?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Cairns?
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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 036	AverageR16 461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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