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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from R24 535

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult

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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 8 November 2024.

Tue 24/1211:05JNB - CNS
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/112:00CNS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11R24 535
Fri 6/1217:15JNB - CNS
1 stop34h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 17/1212:35CNS - JNB
1 stop34h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11R34 022
Sun 15/1211:05JNB - CNS
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/17:00CNS - JNB
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11R34 318
Fri 6/1213:25JNB - CNS
2 stops38h 40mEmirates
Tue 17/1212:45CNS - JNB
3 stops40h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/11R38 817
Thu 19/1214:00JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/118:35CNS - JNB
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/11R103 321

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

11:05-10:30

1 stop39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 9/1

12:00-7:40

1 stop27h 40m

R24 535

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/1

11:05-10:30

1 stop39h 25m

Cairns

Tue 21/1

17:20-9:45

2 stops48h 25m

R32 662

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/1

22:20-12:05

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

Tue 21/1

12:45-10:25

2 stops53h 40m

R33 010

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

17:15-11:50

1 stop34h 35m

Cairns

Tue 17/12

12:35-14:45

1 stop34h 10m

R34 022

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/1

13:45-17:20

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Tue 21/1

9:15-6:10

2 stops28h 55m

R50 239

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/1

12:45-10:15

2 stops61h 30m

Cairns

Tue 21/1

17:20-14:45

2 stops29h 25m

R96 363

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Deals found on 6/11

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Cairns

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

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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.

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 8 November 2024.
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 334 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
875 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
828 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 879 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 530 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Cairns

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 614AverageR22 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 559AverageR24 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR26 417AverageR30 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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