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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

JNB — CNS
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

Round-trip from

R15 046

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 027
From Johannesburg to Cairns
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Johannesburg to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4,4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Cairns per day from 3 different airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Alternative routes for Johannesburg to Cairns

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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 840 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 168AverageR22 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 301AverageR26 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR27 419AverageR31 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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