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CAD 1,496 CAD 6,800

Duration

29 h 30 m 66 h 30 m

Stops From Johannesburg

Departure From Johannesburg

6 AM - 12 PM

CAD 1,903

12 PM - 6 PM

CAD 6,619

After 6 PM

CAD 1,496

Arrival at Cairns

Before 6 AM

CAD 6,619

6 AM - 12 PM

CAD 1,496

12 PM - 6 PM

CAD 1,903

After 6 PM

CAD 1,496

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(11)

SkyTeam

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Star Alliance

(4)

Layover Airports

+ 2 more

Layover Duration

4 h 40 m 35 h 0 m

Johannesburg To Cairns Flights

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Turkish Airlines, Jetstar Airways

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CAD 1,496

Transit Visa may be required

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Turkish Airlines TK | 43

18:00

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal A

Johannesburg, South Africa

09 h 45 m

04:45

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Istanbul, Turkey

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Turkish Airlines TK | 174

15:50

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Istanbul, Turkey

07:20

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Information not available

Turkish Airlines TK | 174

09:00

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

19:10

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 950

06:10

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

09:20

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Cathay Pacific

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CAD 1,941

CAD 1,903

Transit Visa may be required

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Cathay Pacific CX | 748

11:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

13 h 20 m

06:30

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific CX | 111

19:05

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

09 h 05 m

06:10

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Cathay Pacific CX | 9024 | Operated By Qantas Airways

09:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

12:55

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways

CAD 1,953

Transit Visa may be required

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Cathay Pacific CX | 748

11:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

13 h 20 m

06:30

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific CX | 135

19:00

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

08 h 55 m

05:55

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 702

08:25

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

11:50

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Qantas Airways

CAD 2,544

CAD 2,506

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Qantas Airways QF | 66

22:30

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

09 h 55 m

14:25

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Perth, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 652

16:25

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T4

Perth, Australia

04 h 05 m

22:30

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 922

09:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

12:55

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Emirates

CAD 2,723

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Emirates EK | 764

19:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

08 h 15 m

05:25

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Emirates EK | 412

10:10

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 55 m

06:05

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Emirates EK | 5393 | Operated By Qantas Airways

09:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

12:55

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Emirates

CAD 2,774

CAD 2,736

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Emirates EK | 766

22:20

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

08 h

08:20

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Emirates EK | 406

10:05

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 25 m

05:30

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

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Emirates EK | 5702 | Operated By Qantas Airways

08:25

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

11:50

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Emirates

CAD 2,796

CAD 2,758

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Emirates EK | 764

19:10

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

08 h 15 m

05:25

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Emirates EK | 406

10:05

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 25 m

05:30

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

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Emirates EK | 5702 | Operated By Qantas Airways

08:25

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

11:50

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways

CAD 2,899

CAD 2,861

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Qantas Airways QF | 66

22:30

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

09 h 55 m

14:25

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Perth, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 654

23:55

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T4

Perth, Australia

04 h 10 m

06:05

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 922

09:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

12:55

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Emirates, Jetstar Airways

CAD 2,950

CAD 2,912

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

Emirates EK | 766

22:20

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

08 h

08:20

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Emirates EK | 412

10:10

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 55 m

06:05

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 952

10:30

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

13:40

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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South African Airways, Qantas Airways

CAD 3,061

CAD 3,023

Johannesburg to Cairns , 28 Jun

South African Airways SA | 280

20:55

Sun, 28 Jun 26

Terminal B

Johannesburg, South Africa

09 h 25 m

12:20

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Perth, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways QF | 776

23:45

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal T4

Perth, Australia

03 h 30 m

05:15

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 702

08:25

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

11:50

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Cairns Address

Johannesburg Address

OR Tambo International Airport
Airport St
Ground Floor
Kempton Park
South Africa
Tel: +27-11-921-6262 (Helpdesk)

Johannesburg to Cairns Flights Information:-

Looking for Johannesburg to Cairns Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Intl and the IATA code for the same is CNS.
Currently, there are 6 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 20 flights take off from Johannesburg to Cairns every week.

Need information on Johannesburg to Cairns airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Johannesburg to Cairns flight would be 1496, which may go up to 6619 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Johannesburg to Cairns

If you are looking for Johannesburg to Cairns flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Cathay Pacific : 7, Emirates : 7, Jetstar Airways : 7, Qantas Airways : 7, South African Airways : 7, Turkish Airlines : 7

To board the first Johannesburg to Cairns flight, choose Cathay Pacific, which departs at 11:10 The last flight for this route is Qantas Airways, departing at 22:30

Cairns Airport Information

Cairns Intl

About Johannesburg (JNB)

Located on the highveld and being South Africa's central plateau, Johannesburg is one of the modern and enchanting cities in the world. It is the second largest city of South Africa in terms of population. The city has a population of more than 3 million people. On the map of the world, Johannesburg is also known as the city of prospects, commerce and potential. Having over 125 years of history, Johannesburg is also known as the city of gold mines. Also referred as Jo'burg or Jozi, the city is the heartbeat of South Africa. Earlier, crime was a serious issue for the city but now with the changing time, it has developed as a prosperous city. People are caring, frank and fun-loving. The wide roads, lush green outfields, and pleasant climate are some of the best things which attract travelers from across the world to this fascinating metropolis. In the terms of climate, one can say that Johannesburg is quite lucky. You will surely admire and enjoy the pleasant climate of this city throughout the year. It is also said that due to the availability of natural resources, the city boasts of world's cleanest water. The infrastructure, vast Telecoms sector, better health facilities and educational centers make this beautiful city, center of people's attraction. The nightlife of Johannesburg is quite vibrant and lively. People love to dance on the floor, listen to loud music, are mad over cricket and like to watch live performance of their favorite stars. Here, you will find many outstanding pubs and bars to spend a night with gusto. Apart from its breathtaking beauties like Absa Museum, The cultural center, African Flea Market, Alexandra Township and Carlton Panorama, Fashion and shopping are two other interesting sources of attractions in the city. Come and log onto MakeMyTrip.com to book your Johannesburg flights, air tickets and hotels. Here, you can book all the mentioned things at quite attractive prices. Being a leading online travel portal, MakeMyTrip assures its customers of a comfortable and relaxed journey.

About Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Frequently Asked Questions - Johannesburg to Cairns Flights

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Johannesburg to Cairns?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Johannesburg to Cairns. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Johannesburg to Cairns.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Johannesburg to Cairns?

There are several accommodation options available near the Cairns Intl. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cairns?

To get cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cairns, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairns (CNS) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Johannesburg to Cairns flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Johannesburg to Cairns. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

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Is passport mandatory to travel from Johannesburg to Cairns?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Can I cancel my ticket from Johannesburg to Cairns without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.