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Cheap flights from Cairns to South Africa

CNS — JNB
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,165
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($334 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to South Africa, 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
1,584 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairns to South Africa. It is only a 4.4 km journey to Cairns (CNS) from Cairns’s city centre.

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from Cairns to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,395Average$2,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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