Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns from £657

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Wed, Aug 5
Johannesburg JNBCairns CNS
£657
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Mon, Aug 3
Johannesburg JNBCairns CNS
£660
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Mon, Aug 3
Johannesburg JNBCairns CNS
£662
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Mon, Aug 3
Johannesburg JNBCairns CNS
£709
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Wed, Aug 5
Johannesburg JNBCairns CNS
£710
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
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£1,308
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Thu, Aug 6 – Thu, Aug 13
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£1,318
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Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Johannesburg JNBCairns CNS
£1,330
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Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Johannesburg JNBCairns CNS
£1,343
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£657

Cheapest round-trip

£1,308

Average round-trip

£1,538

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3 – $5; single fare; contactless accepted

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15 – $20; per person; door-to-door service

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25 – $35; metered; airport pickup fee applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18 – $30; surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50 – $90; per vehicle; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40 – $80; per day; varies by vehicle type

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
17%
23°C14°C
26 Jul
19%
24°C16°C
Monday
20 Jul
24°C13°C
27 Jul
15%
25°C17°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
36%
25°C15°C
28 Jul
62%
24°C18°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
72%
24°C18°C
29 Jul
17%
23°C15°C
Thursday
23 Jul
50%
23°C17°C
30 Jul
24°C14°C
Friday
24 Jul
24%
24°C17°C
31 Jul
25°C15°C
Saturday
25 Jul
51%
23°C17°C
1 Aug
27°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Cairns. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, Qantas, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Johannesburg and Cairns have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Cairns with Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Cairns?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cairns depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cairns arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cairns depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cairns arrive?

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