Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Cheapest Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Cairns to Johannesburg Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Cairns to Johannesburg flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top CNS to JNB routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Cairns Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
CNS
Traveling To
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
JNB
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
AU$2,486
Address:
Johannesburg ,
South Africa
IATA code:
JNB
Longitude:
28.245999
Latitude:
-26.139164
Time zone:
Africa/Johannesburg
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane

Cairns to Johannesburg Flight Deals from AU$2,486

Considering a quick trip to Johannesburg, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from CNS to JNB. With heaps of cheap fares from Cairns, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Johannesburg from Cairns from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Johannesburg in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Johannesburg from Cairns 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$2,486 and rising to AU$2,663 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Cairns to Johannesburg today!  

Find cheap airfares to Johannesburg from Cairns 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Cairns and Johannesburg
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in March)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Cairns to Johannesburg

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$245 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$245
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$164 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$164
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
The Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Hotel was a home away from home for us. We stayed there one day at the beginning of our trip to South Africa and for three days at the end. The hotel staff did everything they could to make us feel welcome. The hotel is very clean and well-appointed. The breakfast is ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$148 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$148
per night
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The spa is excellent. Well trained staff and great massage and facial. Room was clean. But towels are very small. Unfortunately the power kept going off and their generator only provided lighting, no power sockets or tv which was frustrating. Investing in a better generator backup system would be ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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