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Cheap flights from Cairns to Johannesburg

CNS — JNB
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
Thu 25/4
Thu 2/5

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 20 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,784

Round-trip from

$1,730
High demand for flights, 42% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Cairns to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Johannesburg?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cairns to Johannesburg. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Johannesburg.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg from Cairns. Prices for February average $2,813 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,683. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 73% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg (CNS - JNB)?

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Johannesburg is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Johannesburg (average of $1,109). Flying from Cairns to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,875

February

$1,730

March

$1,789

April

$1,957

May

$1,906

June

$2,201

July

$2,244

August

$2,120

September

$2,394

October

$1,928

November

$1,890

December

$2,768

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °C

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Cairns to Johannesburg per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Johannesburg?

  • What does CNS to JNB mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Cairns Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CNS to JNB flight. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Johannesburg

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EmiratesCheapest$1,360Average$2,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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