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CNS — JNB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

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Sat 26/76:45CNS - HKT
1 stop16h 55mJetstar
Mon 4/822:25HKT - CNS
1 stop21h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/3R12 242
Sat 26/76:00CNS - HKT
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/822:25HKT - CNS
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R18 555
Wed 9/412:15CNS - AMS
2 stops39h 45mEmirates
Thu 1/515:25AMS - CNS
2 stops36h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R28 214
Wed 9/417:20CNS - AMS
2 stops34h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 29/420:50AMS - CNS
2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3R30 524
Fri 4/418:15CNS - AMS
1 stop21h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 24/411:00AMS - CNS
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R38 583
Fri 13/66:45CNS - AMS
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/717:45AMS - CNS
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R41 275
Fri 4/419:50CNS - AMS
2 stops50h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 29/416:15AMS - CNS
2 stops47h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R44 167
Fri 4/412:40CNS - AMS
3 stops52h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 30/421:10AMS - CNS
3 stops55h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R50 516
Fri 4/412:30CNS - AMS
2 stops29h 15mFinnair
Mon 21/411:55AMS - CNS
2 stops34h 00mFinnair
Deal found 23/3R52 371

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of R15 280). Flying from Cairns in December will prove the most costly (average of R30 597). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

From Cairns you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Brisbane (263 flights per day), Sydney (180 flights per day) and Melbourne (127 flights per day).

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

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What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai, with prices starting at R2 571. Explore other affordable destinations below.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    The most selected flight destinations from Cairns for the current month are Brisbane, Sydney, Denpasar. While Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as R2 571 to Denpasar (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R3 702 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Cairns. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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