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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from $1,819

JNB — CNS
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from South Africa to Cairns

Thu 11/213:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Mon 15/218:20 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 30/8$1,819
Thu 11/220:20 -
2 stops54h 45m
Mon 15/211:45 -
2 stops52h 55m
Deal found 2/9$2,030

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$1,819

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,098
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • South Africa to Cairns
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JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Mon 15/2

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

$1,819

JohannesburgCairns

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CNS Cairns

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

20:20-11:05

2 stops54h 45m

Cairns

Mon 15/2

11:45-08:40

2 stops52h 55m

$2,030

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Cairns

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairns (average of $1,336). Flying from South Africa to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,158). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from South Africa?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South 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 South Africa to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Cairns in 19h 35m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between South Africa and Cairns is about 11734 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South 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 South Africa to Cairns?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairns (average of $1,336). Flying from South Africa to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,158). 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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