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JNB — CNS
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheap flight deals from Africa to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Africa to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 November 2026.
Thu 26/1113:45 -
2 stops69h 20m
Thu 3/1215:45 -
2 stops48h 55m
Deal found 3/11$1,812
Thu 26/1113:45 -
2 stops41h 10m
Thu 3/1209:45 -
3 stops61h 50m
Deal found 3/11$1,997
Thu 26/1113:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Thu 3/1218:20 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 3/11$2,151
Best flights from Africa to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Africa to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 November 2026.
Wed 10/220:20 -
2 stops30h 45m
Sun 14/211:45 -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 1/11$1,960
Thu 26/1113:45 -
2 stops41h 10m
Thu 3/1209:45 -
3 stops61h 50m
Deal found 3/11$1,997
Wed 10/213:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Sun 14/218:20 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 1/11$2,009
Last-minute flights from Africa to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Africa to Cairns. Data last updated 3 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 26/1113:45 -
2 stops69h 20m
Thu 3/1215:45 -
2 stops48h 55m
Deal found 3/11$1,812
Thu 26/1113:45 -
2 stops41h 10m
Thu 3/1209:45 -
3 stops61h 50m
Deal found 3/11$1,997
Thu 26/1113:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Thu 3/1218:20 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 3/11$2,151
One-way flights from Africa to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Africa to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 November 2026.
Fri 20/1120:20 -
2 stops62h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/10$892
Fri 20/1120:20 -
3 stops33h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/10$1,249
Fri 20/1113:40 -
1 stop43h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/10$1,984
Find flight deals from Africa to Cairns
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 3 November 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 3 November 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
JohannesburgCairns
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/11
20:20-19:05
2 stops62h 45m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$892
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgCairns
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/11
20:20-14:00
3 stops33h 40m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,249
JohannesburgCairns
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/2
20:20-11:05
2 stops30h 45m
Cairns
Sun 14/2
11:45-15:35
2 stops35h 50m
$1,960
JohannesburgCairns
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/11
13:40-17:15
1 stop43h 35m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,984
JohannesburgCairns
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 26/11
13:45-14:55
2 stops41h 10m
Cairns
Thu 3/12
09:45-15:35
3 stops61h 50m
$1,997
JohannesburgCairns
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns
JNBCNS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/2
13:40-17:15
1 stop19h 35m
Cairns
Sun 14/2
18:20-06:10
1 stop19h 50m
$2,009
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to Cairns
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Cairns (average of $1,478). Flying from Africa to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,211). 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.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Africa?
Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Africa to Cairns. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Africa to Cairns?
A quick flight from Africa to Cairns can take about 30h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,960. Africa and Cairns are separated by a distance of 11734 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Africa to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Africa to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Africa to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Africa to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Africa to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Cairns (average of $1,478). Flying from Africa to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,211). 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.
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