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Cheap flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

CNS — JNB
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 25 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,267
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,090). Flying from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 25 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,305. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,090). Flying from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to OR Tambo. 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 25 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,863Average$2,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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