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Cheap flights from Africa to Cairns from $2,494

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JNB — CNS
24 Dez — 31 Dez1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Africa (AF0) 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 19 Dezember 2024.

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$2,494
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 00m total
  • Africa to Cairns
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Best flights from Africa to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Africa to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 Dezember 2024.

Sa 1/218:50JNB - CNS
2 stops39h 10mEmirates
Sa 8/212:45CNS - JNB
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/12$2,494

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JohannesburgCairns

JNB - CNS

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Sa 1/2

18:50-18:00

2 stops39h 10m

Cairns

Sa 8/2

12:45-16:35

2 stops35h 50m

$2,494

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Deals found on 18/12

Best time to book a flight from Africa to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Africa to Cairns

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Africa to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Africa 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 19 Dezember 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to Cairns as you normally would.

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 19 Dezember 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Africa?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Africa to Cairns. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Africa 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Africa to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Africa to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Africa 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 Dezember 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,377Average$2,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,796Average$2,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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