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Cheap flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,919

CNS — JNB
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to OR Tambo

Mon 9/1119:50 -
2 stops44h 50m
Thu 3/1213:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 4/9$1,919
Mon 9/1118:40 -
1 stop19h 30m
Thu 3/1213:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 4/9$2,041
Mon 9/1119:15 -
3 stops58h 45m
Thu 3/1223:59 -
3 stops45h 46m
Deal found 4/9$3,674

Find flight deals from Cairns to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

$1,919

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/11-3/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 25m total
  • Cairns to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($291 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 9/11

19:50-08:40

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$1,919
Fastest return journey

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 9/11

18:40-06:10

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

13:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$2,041

CairnsJohannesburg

CNS Cairns - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CNSJNB

Cairns

Mon 9/11

19:15-22:00

3 stops58h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

23:59-05:45

3 stops45h 46m

$3,674

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Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 1 airline 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as $2,041, Singapore Airlines can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Cairns in 19h 30m. The distance between Cairns and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 11734 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,374. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 32% 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?

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  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Cairns to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,374Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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