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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns from R14 815

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 815

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 829
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 6/6-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R55 252 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 808 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2025.

Fri 6/619:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5/918:15CNS - JNB
1 stop32h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R14 815
Sat 7/611:20JNB - CNS
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/915:35CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R19 582
Fri 11/418:45JNB - CNS
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 24/413:40CNS - JNB
1 stop34h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/3R22 479

Find flights from OR Tambo to Cairns within your budget

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Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

19:50-17:00

1 stop37h 10m

Cairns

Fri 5/9

18:15-18:35

1 stop32h 20m

R14 815

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

11:20-16:40

2 stops45h 20m

Cairns

Fri 5/9

15:35-7:40

2 stops48h 05m

R19 582

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Thu 24/4

13:40-16:20

1 stop34h 40m

R22 479

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/3

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 7 March 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 14 March 2025.

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.

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 14 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Qantas Airways
7,4
Good
814 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 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.

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

    Singapore Airlines, at R14 815, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. These flights start at 34% 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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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 14 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 298AverageR19 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 535AverageR25 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR27 776AverageR32 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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