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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from R12 834

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 25 — Aug 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 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 23/6R21 092
Sat 25/718:45
JNB
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sat 1/813:40
CNS
-
JNB
2 stops38h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/6R22 253
Sun 9/822:30
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops30h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 16/819:10
CNS
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/6R22 452
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 828
Sun 9/811:10
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/86:45
CNS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R24 193
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 375
Sun 9/813:45
JNB
-
CNS
1 stop19h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 16/818:15
CNS
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/6R26 282
Tue 4/822:20
JNB
-
CNS
2 stops51h 10m
Emirates
Tue 11/815:45
CNS
-
JNB
2 stops36h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 20/6R28 819
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 316

Find 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 25 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 092

One-way from

R12 834

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 677
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/12-5/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 50m total
  • South Africa to Cairns
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • South Africa to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 562 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 073 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 25 June 2026.
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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

R21 092

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

18:45-21:30

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 1/8

13:40-20:05

2 stops38h 25m

R22 253

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

22:30-12:55

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

19:10-16:25

1 stop29h 15m

R22 452

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

14:05-13:00

2 stops38h 55m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

10:30-9:10

2 stops30h 40m

R23 828

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

11:10-11:50

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

6:45-7:45

2 stops33h 00m

R24 193
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

13:45-17:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

18:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R26 282

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 819

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 316

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

22:20-16:40

2 stops34h 20m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

12:35-5:30

2 stops48h 55m

R31 688

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

13:45-11:05

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Tue 5/1

19:15-5:05

1 stop17h 50m

R39 978

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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 25 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andQatar 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 554 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 554 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 554 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 050 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 554 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways fly from South Africa to Cairns in about 18h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 48h 50m. The distance from South Africa to Cairns is about 11734 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 533AverageR20 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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