JNB - CNS

R16 254 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Cairns departing on 24/5. 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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Cheapest return fare
R16 254
Overall average: R14 680
Cathay Pacific
Sun 24/5Wed 27/5
JNB - CNS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/11
JNB - CNS • multi-stop
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October
Cheapest • 20% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cairns (JNB-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg 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 OR Tambo to Cairns

Sun, May 24 - Wed, May 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 11:50JNB-CNS
64h 30m2 stops
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15:35 - 7:40CNS-JNB
48h 05m2 stops
R16 254Cathay Pacific
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Sun, May 24 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 12:55JNB-CNS
30h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:45 - 16:25CNS-JNB
41h 40m1 stop
R17 674Qantas Airways
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Sun, May 24 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 12:55JNB-CNS
30h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:05 - 16:25CNS-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
R17 691Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 9:55JNB-CNS
38h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 7:25CNS-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
R20 531Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 9:55JNB-CNS
38h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 7:25CNS-JNB
48h 35m2 stops
R21 010Cathay Pacific
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Sun, May 24 - Wed, May 27
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00JNB-CNS
19h 15m1 stop
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18:15 - 6:10CNS-JNB
19h 55m1 stop
R21 900Singapore Airlines
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Sun, May 24 - Wed, May 27
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00JNB-CNS
19h 15m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 6:10CNS-JNB
19h 55m1 stop
R21 934Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 9:55JNB-CNS
38h 55m1 stop
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6:00 - 7:25CNS-JNB
33h 25m3 stops
R23 337Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 13:50JNB-CNS
58h 40m3 stops
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9:45 - 10:50CNS-JNB
57h 05m3 stops
R25 304Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 5:45JNB-CNS
25h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 - 13:05CNS-JNB
38h 25m3 stops
R30 779Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Cairns flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns is October, where tickets cost R14 355 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 918 and R22 088 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR16 254
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Cairns flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns was R16 254 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Cairns?

    Johannesburg airport is called Johannesburg OR Tambo and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Cairns?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Cairns, Singapore Airlines or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Cairns are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of R15 743 and an overall rating of 8,1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R20 745 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg to Cairns.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8,1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1411 reviews
8,0Entertainment
8,6Crew
7,8Food
8,3Boarding
8,0Comfort
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a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025BKK - SIN
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a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

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

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

It's basically 15 hours with an airline in economy class. There's really not much of anything that could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. Cathay Pacific does excellent work, with a very professional, friendly and attentive crew. It's literally the only airline that I will fly to Southeast Asia.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

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