How long is the flight from Cairns to Africa?

Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Cairns to Africa in about 29h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 50m. Cairns and Africa are separated by a distance of 11954 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Cairns to Africa?

Most travellers choose Cairns - Cairo, Cairns - Dar Es Salaam or Cairns - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl when deciding on the best route from Cairns to Africa.

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

When flying from Cairns to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Africa?

For a flight from Cairns to Africa, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

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

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

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Deal found 14/10$3,510

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CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Fri 15/1

09:45-15:35

3 stops61h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,322

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Wed 6/1

19:15-20:10

3 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,605

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Wed 6/1

12:35-15:00

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,971

CairnsCairo

CNS Cairns - CAI Cairo

CNSCAI

Cairns

Mon 8/3

10:15-14:35

3 stops36h 20m

Cairo

Sat 20/3

10:15-13:30

3 stops43h 15m

$1,980

CairnsKigali

CNS Cairns - KGL Kigali Intl

CNSKGL

Cairns

Mon 30/11

09:45-13:45

3 stops36h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 7/12

15:50-11:05

2 stops35h 15m

$2,115

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Sun 13/12

09:45-16:40

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,184

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Tue 1/12

09:45-15:35

3 stops61h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

09:25-08:30

3 stops39h 05m

$2,267

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CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Sun 13/12

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,333

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 9/11

19:15-22:25

2 stops59h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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00:20-05:45

2 stops45h 25m

$2,369

CairnsNairobi

CNS Cairns - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNSNBO

Cairns

Thu 3/12

09:45-07:15

3 stops52h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/12

17:00-08:30

3 stops32h 30m

$2,493

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Africa, such as Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,628 reviews

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Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,712 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,628 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Africa?
For a flight from Cairns to Africa, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Africa?
Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Cairns to Africa in about 29h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 50m. Cairns and Africa are separated by a distance of 11954 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Cairns to Africa?
Most travellers choose Cairns - Cairo, Cairns - Dar Es Salaam or Cairns - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl when deciding on the best route from Cairns to Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Africa 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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