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Cheap flights from Cairns to Johannesburg

CNS — JNB
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

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January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,050
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($505 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Johannesburg

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Johannesburg (average of $1,088). Flying from Cairns to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 CNS to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways from Cairns to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Cairns to Johannesburg per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Johannesburg is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,270 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,813. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Johannesburg 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 Cairns to Johannesburg?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Johannesburg (average of $1,088). Flying from Cairns to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Johannesburg. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,270Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,813Average$2,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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