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Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Johannesburg

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

32%Trains in Johannesburg are 32% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns$5.00

Johannesburg$3.39

MealMid-priced restaurant

31%A meal in Johannesburg is 31% cheaper than a meal in Cairns.

Cairns$26.00

Johannesburg$17.86

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

86%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 86% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns$10.00

Johannesburg$1.43

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

45%Coffee in Johannesburg is 45% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns$6.36

Johannesburg$3.47

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 11.21 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD

Last checked on Fri, 5/12

Distance: 11756 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

Johannesburg airports

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Johannesburg at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Johannesburg is $1074. At Opodo 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 Johannesburg expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Johannesburg costs an average of 1.43 AUD, 86% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 32% less in Johannesburg: 3.39 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 17.86 AUD in Johannesburg, 31% less than the 26.00 AUD in Cairns.

The price of the coffee is around 45% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 3.47 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.36 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Johannesburg?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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