JNB - CNS

R12 349 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Cairns departing on 14/7. 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 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, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 11:35JNB-CNS
40h 15m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
18:35 - 7:40CNS-JNB
45h 05m2 stops
R22 206Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 9
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18:45 - 22:50JNB-CNS
20h 05m1 stop
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21:30 - 16:15CNS-JNB
50h 45m2 stops
R22 405
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Sat, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 9
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18:45 - 9:30JNB-CNS
30h 45m2 stops
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21:30 - 16:15CNS-JNB
50h 45m2 stops
R23 922
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Sun, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 10
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00JNB-CNS
19h 15m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35CNS-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
R27 261Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 10
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13:45 - 17:00JNB-CNS
19h 15m1 stop
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18:35 - 7:40CNS-JNB
45h 05m2 stops
R28 182
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Sat, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 9
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 8:40JNB-CNS
34h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:10 - 9:40CNS-JNB
46h 30m3 stops
R28 291Qatar Airways
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Sun, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 10
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9:50 - 23:05JNB-CNS
29h 15m2 stops
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7:00 - 13:05CNS-JNB
38h 05m3 stops
R32 912
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 20
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 17:00JNB-CNS
37h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 18:35CNS-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
R69 562Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 22
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50JNB-CNS
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:15CNS-JNB
35h 35m1 stop
R80 593Qantas Airways
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 20
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50JNB-CNS
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:00 - 16:15CNS-JNB
30h 15m1 stop
R81 080Qantas Airways
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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 February, where tickets cost R17 386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R29 717 and R24 084 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonNovember
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flightR12 349
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Cairns

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 R684 for a one-way ticket and R1 230 for a return.

  • 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 R17 518 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 R24 008 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 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo 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.
8,1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1310 reviews
8,2Boarding
7,7Food
8,0Entertainment
7,9Comfort
8,6Crew
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Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

10,0 ExcellentSailesh, Apr 2025SIN - AMD
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Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

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.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

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