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Johannesburg Cairns
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Sun, 09 Mar JNB - CNS
9324R 8757R
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Tue, 25 Feb JNB - CNS
9635R 8988R
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Sun, 23 Mar JNB - CNS
9667R 9030R
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Sun, 20 Apr JNB - CNS
14963R 14064R
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Sat, 01 Mar JNB - CNS
Mon, 03 Mar CNS - JNB
18209R 17113R
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Sun, 23 Feb CNS - JNB
18367R 17124R
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
94% Trains are 94% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg 30R
Cairns 58,29R
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
25% The average meal is 25% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg 205R
Cairns 256,46R
Exchange rate
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
1 AUD = 11.74 ZAR
Last checked on 30 January 2025
Distance: 11756 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA) How far from city centre: 48 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

Planning a trip from Johannesburg to Cairns? Flights from Johannesburg to Cairns involve one or more connecting flights, with an approximate flight duration of 19 hours. Remember to account for this when booking your flights to Cairns from Johannesburg. Consider booking your flights and accommodation with eDreams for a hassle-free experience.

Time Difference between Johannesburg and Cairns

Cairns is 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Please note that this doesn't account for any Daylight Savings Time differences. Always double-check for any Daylight Savings Time changes to ensure you have the correct local time.

Best Time to Fly to Cairns

Cairns has a tropical climate, with two main seasons: a dry season (May to October) and a wet season (November to April). The dry season offers sunshine, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures, ideal for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest. The wet season brings higher humidity, rainfall, and warmer temperatures. During the dry season, temperatures average around 26°C, while in the wet season, they reach an average of 31°C. For cheap flights to Cairns from Johannesburg, consider travelling during the shoulder seasons (April-May or September-October) for pleasant weather and potentially lower prices via eDreams.

Johannesburg Airports

Johannesburg is served by two main passenger airports, making it a convenient gateway for flights to Cairns from Johannesburg. Let's have a look:

Airport Information

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

O.R. Tambo International Airport, located in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is the largest and busiest airport in Africa. It serves as a hub for South African Airways and other airlines, and offers many international and domestic routes, including flights to Cairns from Johannesburg. JNB offers a wide range of amenities and services, including restaurants, shops, and car hire.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport is a smaller airport located closer to Johannesburg city centre, making it a convenient option for some travellers on flights to Cairns from Johannesburg. It mainly serves domestic flights, and a smaller number of international flights.

Main Airlines for this route

Here are three airlines that frequently offer flights from Johannesburg to Cairns:

Cairns Airports

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Airport Information

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Airport (CNS) is the primary airport serving Cairns and the surrounding region. It's the seventh busiest airport in Australia and acts as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.

Getting to Cairns City Centre:

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What to Do and See in Cairns

Planning your flights to Cairns from Johannesburg? Cairns is a vibrant city in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, offering a blend of natural beauty and urban excitement. With its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and lush rainforests, there's something for every traveller.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Australia. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Johannesburg to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns is R8757. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns more expensive than Johannesburg to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 116.57 ZAR, 483% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of $ 20.00 ZAR, while train tickets cost 94% more at Cairns: $ 58.29 ZAR versus $ 30.00 ZAR at Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 256.46 ZAR in Cairns, 25% more than the 205.00 ZAR in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 81% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 69.94 ZAR , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 38.60 ZAR.
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Cairns?
The main route from Johannesburg to Cairns is: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). The following airlines fly this route: Singapore Airlines.

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