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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns from R24 877

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CNS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 18 December 2024.

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R24 877

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December

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February

Average price

R29 737
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairns
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Best flights from OR Tambo to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Fri 31/113:20JNB - CNS
2 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 7/29:15CNS - JNB
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R24 877
Fri 31/113:45JNB - CNS
1 stop43h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/218:35CNS - JNB
1 stop43h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R25 093
Fri 31/117:15JNB - CNS
1 stop34h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 7/215:35CNS - JNB
2 stops31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12R26 011
Fri 31/122:20JNB - CNS
2 stops59h 40mEmirates
Fri 7/212:45CNS - JNB
3 stops53h 40mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R28 693
Fri 17/113:20JNB - CNS
2 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/116:05CNS - JNB
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R29 413

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

13:20-23:15

2 stops49h 55m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

9:15-15:35

2 stops38h 20m

R24 877

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

13:45-17:20

1 stop43h 35m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

18:35-6:10

1 stop43h 35m

R25 093

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

17:15-11:50

1 stop34h 35m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

15:35-14:45

2 stops31h 10m

R26 011

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

22:20-18:00

2 stops59h 40m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

12:45-10:25

3 stops53h 40m

R28 693

JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

JNBCNS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

13:20-5:35

2 stops56h 15m

Cairns

Thu 23/1

16:05-14:40

2 stops30h 35m

R29 413

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Deals found on 17/12

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Cairns

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 18 December 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 329 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 798 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
808 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4,4 km from the centre vof the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 3 airlines have flights to Cairns from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at R24 877, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 085AverageR21 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 190AverageR25 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR27 269AverageR31 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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