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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from R9 384

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Jul 5 — Jul 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 201

One-way from

R9 384

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 371
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/11-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 30m total
  • South Africa to Cairns
13/11
  • 13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • South Africa to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R66 309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 163 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Cairns

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 June 2025.

Fri 7/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops63h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1114:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/6R17 201

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

11:05-10:45

2 stops63h 40m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

14:50-7:40

2 stops48h 50m

R17 201

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

R9 384

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

R9 509

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

R11 984

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

17:30-8:10

1 stop30h 40m

R12 981

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/6

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 30 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Cairns as you normally would.

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 30 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from South Africa to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4,4 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Cairns one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 509. Users have also found prices from R11 984 and R12 981 on Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 365AverageR19 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 841AverageR21 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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