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Sat, 13 Sept - Sat, 20 Sept
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific2 stops
JNB - CNS
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific2 stops
CNS - JNB
2030$
1948$
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Sun, 7 Sept
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific2 stops
JNB - CNS
822$
785$
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Sun, 2 Nov
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific2 stops
JNB - CNS
841$
808$
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Tue, 9 Sept
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific2 stops
JNB - CNS
844$
808$
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Sat, 25 Oct
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific2 stops
JNB - CNS
851$
814$
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Thu, 25 Sept
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific2 stops
JNB - CNS
1249$
1194$
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
70%Trains are 70% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$3.02
Cairns$5.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
20%The average meal is 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$17.26
Cairns$20.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
480%Taxis are 480% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$1.73
Cairns$10.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
75%Coffee is 75% more expensive in Cairns than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$3.38
Cairns$5.92
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 long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Cairns?
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How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairns is $785. 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, 478% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.73 AUD,

while train tickets costs 66% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 3.02 AUD in Johannesburg.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 AUD in Cairns, 16% more than the 17.26 AUD in Johannesburg.

The price of the coffee is around 75% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 5.92 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.38 AUD.

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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!
How is the weather in Cairns compared to Johannesburg?
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Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Cairns?
Which are the airlines with flights from Johannesburg to Cairns?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Johannesburg to Cairns are:

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