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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairns from $1,593

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Cairns?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Cairns at least 54 days early can save you up to 99% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 54 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Cairns for as little as $2,494 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,594 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Cairns?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around $2,160 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,299. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Cairns (ZA - CNS)?

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

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between South Africa and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights heading from South Africa to Cairns. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1106:40CNS - JNB
1 stop40h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,593
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1106:40CNS - JNB
1 stop40h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,603
Tue 25/617:55JNB - CNS
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,958
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1118:40CNS - JNB
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,995
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1120:30CNS - JNB
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,007
Tue 25/617:55JNB - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,248

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between South Africa and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qatar Airways flights departing from South Africa and landing in Cairns. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 6/1107:30JNB - CNS
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1116:50CNS - JNB
2 stops30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,991
Wed 6/1107:30JNB - CNS
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1114:45CNS - JNB
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,067

Cheap South Africa to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from South Africa to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 25/611:20JNB - CNS
2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
2 stops68h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,880
Tue 25/617:55JNB - CNS
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,958
Tue 25/617:55JNB - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,248
Tue 25/622:20JNB - CNS
2 stops54h 30mEmirates
Tue 23/713:45CNS - JNB
3 stops58h 30mEmirates
Deal found 16/5$2,573
Tue 25/622:20JNB - CNS
3 stops54h 45mEmirates
Tue 23/713:45CNS - JNB
3 stops39h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/5$3,320
Thu 30/522:20JNB - CNS
3 stops54h 45mEmirates
Thu 6/613:45CNS - JNB
2 stops39h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/5$15,306
Thu 30/513:25JNB - CNS
3 stops63h 40mEmirates
Thu 6/613:45CNS - JNB
3 stops39h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/5$15,315
Thu 30/519:10JNB - CNS
2 stops53h 20mEmirates
Thu 6/613:45CNS - JNB
2 stops39h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/5$15,324
Thu 30/513:25JNB - CNS
2 stops38h 40mEmirates
Thu 6/613:45CNS - JNB
3 stops39h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/5$15,351

South Africa to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from South Africa to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1106:40CNS - JNB
1 stop40h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,593
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1106:40CNS - JNB
1 stop40h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,603
Tue 25/611:20JNB - CNS
2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
2 stops68h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,880
Tue 25/617:55JNB - CNS
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,958
Wed 6/1107:30JNB - CNS
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1116:50CNS - JNB
2 stops30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,991
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1118:40CNS - JNB
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,995
Wed 6/1117:20JNB - CNS
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/1120:30CNS - JNB
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,007
Wed 6/1107:30JNB - CNS
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1114:45CNS - JNB
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,067
Tue 25/617:55JNB - CNS
2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 23/719:20CNS - JNB
1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,248

Find flights from South Africa to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South 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 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

1 stop30h 40m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

1 stop40h 10m

$1,593

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

1 stop30h 40m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

1 stop40h 10m

$1,603

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/6

2 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Tue 23/7

2 stops68h 20m

$1,880

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/6

1 stop20h 55m

Cairns

Tue 23/7

1 stop28h 50m

$1,958

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

2 stops30h 10m

$1,991

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

2 stops28h 10m

$1,995

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

2 stops32h 15m

$2,067

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

2 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

3 stops40h 00m

$2,426

Johannesburg OR TamboCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

2 stops39h 10m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

3 stops54h 05m

$2,440

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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 16 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates from South Africa to Cairns. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
967 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Cairns for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Cairns for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qantas Airways for just $1,593, but on average you can expect to pay $6,324.

  • What does JNB to CNS mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JNB to CNS flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Cairns 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 South Africa to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Cairns 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 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Cairns 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 South Africa to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Cairns 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.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,299Average$2,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,666Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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