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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns from R12 702

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Jul 23 — Jul 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 June 2026.

Tue 8/1220:20
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops67h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/117:20
CNS
-
JNB
2 stops30h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R20 875
Tue 7/714:05
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops38h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/710:30
CNS
-
JNB
2 stops30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R23 583
Tue 7/722:30
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops30h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 28/719:10
CNS
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/6R24 124
Tue 4/822:20
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops51h 10m
Emirates
Tue 11/815:45
CNS
-
JNB
2 stops36h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/6R28 523
Tue 7/713:45
JNB
-
CNS
1 stop19h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/718:15
CNS
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/6R29 015
Tue 7/711:10
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/76:00
CNS
-
JNB
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R31 198
Tue 8/1220:20
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops54h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/16:00
CNS
-
JNB
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R31 969
Tue 8/1213:40
JNB
-
CNS
1 stop19h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 5/118:20
CNS
-
JNB
1 stop43h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/6R49 628
Wed 16/1217:30
JNB
-
CNS
1 stop21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Fri 22/118:05
CNS
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/6R66 252
Wed 16/1217:30
JNB
-
CNS
1 stop21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 25/111:20
CNS
-
JNB
1 stop39h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/6R66 285
Wed 16/1217:30
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops31h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 23/114:55
CNS
-
JNB
2 stops56h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/6R67 647

Find 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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 875

One-way from

R12 702

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 465
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/12-5/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 231 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 895 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 June 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

20:20-23:55

2 stops67h 35m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

17:20-15:35

2 stops30h 15m

R20 875

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

22:20-9:30

2 stops51h 10m

Cairns

Tue 11/8

15:45-20:35

2 stops36h 50m

R28 523

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

13:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

18:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R29 015

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

20:20-11:05

2 stops54h 45m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

6:00-7:25

3 stops33h 25m

R31 969

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

13:40-17:20

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

18:20-6:10

1 stop43h 50m

R49 628
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

17:30-22:35

1 stop21h 05m

Cairns

Wed 27/1

18:05-15:00

1 stop28h 55m

R69 797

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

21:35-16:15

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Mon 25/1

11:20-18:25

1 stop39h 05m

R70 568

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

17:30-16:55

2 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Sat 23/1

14:55-15:00

2 stops56h 05m

R72 373

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

14:05-23:20

2 stops49h 15m

Cairns

Thu 29/10

23:55-15:35

2 stops47h 40m

R73 457

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

13:45-19:05

2 stops45h 20m

Cairns

Tue 26/1

23:55-8:40

2 stops40h 45m

R80 989

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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 23 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 549 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 549 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 050 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 549 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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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 Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns in about 19h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 48h 20m. 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 394, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 33% 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 394AverageR17 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 542AverageR20 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 071AverageR19 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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