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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

50%Trains are 50% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg$3.39

Cairns$5.00

MealMid-priced restaurant

50%The average meal is 50% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg$17.86

Cairns$26.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

600%Taxis are 600% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg$1.43

Cairns$10.00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

83%Coffee is 83% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg$3.47

Cairns$6.36

Distance: 11756 kms

Johannesburg airports

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

Cairns airports

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

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Cairns

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns is $742. 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 Cairns expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 599% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.43 AUD,

while train tickets costs 47% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 3.39 AUD in Johannesburg.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 26.00 AUD in Cairns, 46% more than the 17.86 AUD in Johannesburg.

The price of the coffee is around 83% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.36 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.47 AUD.

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

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. 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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