R12 260+ Cheap flights to Port Douglas

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Port Douglas in 2025

Find the latest flights to Port Douglas in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Return from

R16 324

One-way from

R12 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 592
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Port Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R66 756 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights to Port Douglas
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Port Douglas. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Wed 29/1011:05JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1112:35CNS - JNB
2 stops51h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R16 324
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops61h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1112:35CNS - JNB
2 stops51h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9R16 724
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1119:15CNS - JNB
3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R23 600
Wed 29/1019:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1118:35CNS - JNB
1 stop19h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9R24 243
Mon 15/1219:05JNB - CNS
3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/19:00CNS - JNB
3 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R25 129
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - CNS
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/1119:50CNS - JNB
2 stops54h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/9R27 855
Mon 15/1213:45JNB - CNS
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 15/19:15CNS - JNB
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9R28 029
Mon 15/1211:05JNB - CNS
2 stops39h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/112:00CNS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9R31 172

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

12:35-7:40

2 stops51h 05m

R16 324

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-8:35

2 stops61h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

12:35-7:40

2 stops51h 05m

R16 724

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-8:35

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

19:15-8:20

3 stops45h 05m

R23 600

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

18:35-6:10

1 stop19h 35m

R24 243

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

19:05-8:30

3 stops53h 25m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

9:00-10:50

3 stops57h 50m

R25 129

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-17:20

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

19:50-18:35

2 stops54h 45m

R27 855

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

11:05-10:45

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

12:00-7:40

1 stop27h 40m

R31 172

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

11:05-10:30

1 stop39h 25m

R12 260

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:10-8:20

3 stops53h 10m

R14 223

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Deals found on 14/9

Best time to book a flight to Port Douglas

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Port Douglas

When is the best time to book a flight to Port Douglas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Port Douglas. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights to Port Douglas is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Port Douglas?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Port Douglas takes 61 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Port Douglas from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Douglas?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Port Douglas are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Port Douglas by month

Plan your trip to Port Douglas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Douglas ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Port Douglas when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Port Douglas by month

Plan your trip to Port Douglas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Douglas, 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 Port Douglas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Port Douglas. 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 Port Douglas. Reviews last updated 14 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to Australia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

FAQs about flying to Port Douglas

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Port Douglas if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Port Douglas on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Port Douglas?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Port Douglas.

  • Does Cairns have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0,0 km away from Cairns).

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