$1,686 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to Cairns

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 7/6. 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.
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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from South Africa to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Cairns

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 08:40
JNB
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CNS
33h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 04:00
CNS
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JNB
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,686Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
37h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35
CNS
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JNB
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,766Singapore Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00
JNB
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CNS
19h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35
CNS
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JNB
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,832Singapore Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:10
JNB
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 15:50
CNS
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
$2,012Qatar Airways
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 11:50
JNB
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CNS
40h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:45
CNS
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JNB
33h 45m
3 stops
$2,021Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:10
JNB
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 15:50
CNS
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
$2,022Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 23:20
JNB
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CNS
48h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 16:10
CNS
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JNB
38h 50m
2 stops
$2,026Qatar Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:10
JNB
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 15:50
CNS
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
$2,031Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:45
JNB
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CNS
20h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 16:25
CNS
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JNB
34h 45m
1 stop
$2,045Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:10
JNB
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 15:50
CNS
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JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
$2,069Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Cairns is October, where tickets cost $1,190 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,982 and $1,866 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $1,190.

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Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

    You’ll need to travel 4 km to reach the Cairns city centre from Cairns Airport.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    When flying to Cairns, you'll arrive at Cairns Airport (CNS). The airport is also known as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

    Each week there are around 502 direct flights from within South Africa to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cairns flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from South Africa to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Cairns. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1480 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
Airline reviews

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

10.0 ExcellentEirene, Mar 2026
SIN - MEL
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I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

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