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Cheap flights from Africa to Cairns from $867

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,483

One-way from

$867
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/11-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 30m total
  • Africa to Cairns
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15/7
  • 15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • 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 27 June 2025.

Fri 7/1111:05JNB - CNS
2 stops63h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1114:50CNS - JNB
2 stops48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/6$1,483
Sat 9/818:45JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 16/818:40CNS - JNB
3 stops77h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/6$2,026
Sun 10/805:30CAI - CNS
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/810:15CNS - CAI
3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,191
Sat 9/813:55JNB - CNS
2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 16/819:10CNS - JNB
3 stops53h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/6$2,517
Sun 10/813:10CAI - CNS
2 stops48h 45mEmirates
Sun 17/806:00CNS - CAI
2 stops43h 05mEmirates
Deal found 26/6$2,641
Sat 9/818:45JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/819:10CNS - JNB
2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,743

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

11:05-10:45

2 stops63h 40m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

14:50-07:40

2 stops48h 50m

$1,483

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

18:45-09:15

1 stop30h 30m

Cairns

Sat 16/8

18:40-16:15

3 stops77h 35m

$2,026

CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Sun 10/8

05:30-22:50

3 stops34h 20m

Cairns

Sun 17/8

10:15-01:35

3 stops46h 20m

$2,191

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

13:55-08:40

2 stops34h 45m

Cairns

Sat 16/8

19:10-16:10

3 stops53h 00m

$2,517

CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Sun 10/8

13:10-20:55

2 stops48h 45m

Cairns

Sun 17/8

06:00-18:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,641

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

18:45-09:15

1 stop30h 30m

Cairns

Sat 16/8

19:10-16:10

2 stops53h 00m

$2,743

CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Tue 15/7

09:45-06:20

3 stops37h 35m

$867

CairoCairns

CAI - CNS

CAICNS

Cairo

Mon 14/7

17:35-09:30

2 stops32h 55m

$1,838

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/6

Best time to book a flight from Africa to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Africa to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to Cairns as you normally would.

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 27 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Africa to Cairns, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
912 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
864 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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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.

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Africa to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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Top airline flying from Africa to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,258Average$2,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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