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$735 $4,400

Duration

22 h 40 m 54 h 0 m

Stops From Cape Town

Departure From Cape Town

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 1,130

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 735

After 6 PM

USD 1,029

Arrival at Cairns

Before 6 AM

USD 735

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 735

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 1,029

After 6 PM

USD 1,044

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

( 8 )

SkyTeam

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Star Alliance

( 8 )

+ 3 more

Layover Airports

+ 5 more

Layover Duration

3 h 40 m 18 h 30 m

Cape Town (CPT) to Cairns (CNS) Cheap Flights

Book Cape Town to Cairns cheap flight tickets ✈ at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Cape Town (CPT)to Cairns (CNS) flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Cairns to Cape Town Cheap Flights. Currently 23 flights flying from Cape Town to Cairns. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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Emirates, Jetstar Airways

USD 735

Cape Town to Cairns , 18 Feb

Emirates EK | 773

13:40

Tue, 18 Feb 25

Cape Town, South Africa

09 h 25 m

01:05

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 368

03:25

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

09 h 05 m

16:30

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal I

Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways JQ | 91

22:55

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal I

Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

04 h 40 m

05:35

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Economy Saver

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 140
Date Change Fee starting
USD 70
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 735

Economy Flex

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 110
Date Change Fee starting
USD 55
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 900

Economy Flex Plus

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,229

Emirates

USD 1,029

Cape Town to Cairns , 18 Feb

Emirates EK | 771

18:25

Tue, 18 Feb 25

Cape Town, South Africa

09 h 30 m

05:55

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 406

10:00

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 25 m

06:25

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 5702 | Operated By Qantas Airways

09:45

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 20 m

12:05

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Economy Flex

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 110
Date Change Fee starting
USD 55
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,029

Economy Flex Plus

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,367

Prem eco flexplus

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
2 Pieces
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 2,134

Emirates

USD 1,043

Cape Town to Cairns , 18 Feb

Emirates EK | 771

18:25

Tue, 18 Feb 25

Cape Town, South Africa

09 h 30 m

05:55

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 412

10:15

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 45 m

07:00

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 5393 | Operated By Qantas Airways

09:45

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 05 m

11:50

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Economy Flex

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 110
Date Change Fee starting
USD 55
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,043

Economy Flex Plus

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,381

Prem eco flexplus

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
2 Pieces
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 2,984

Emirates

USD 1,043

Cape Town to Cairns , 18 Feb

Emirates EK | 771

18:25

Tue, 18 Feb 25

Cape Town, South Africa

09 h 30 m

05:55

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 412

10:15

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 45 m

07:00

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 5281 | Operated By Qantas Airways

14:45

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 05 m

16:50

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Economy Flex

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 110
Date Change Fee starting
USD 55
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,043

Emirates

USD 1,044

Cape Town to Cairns , 18 Feb

Emirates EK | 771

18:25

Tue, 18 Feb 25

Cape Town, South Africa

09 h 30 m

05:55

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 434

10:25

Wed, 19 Feb 25

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

14 h 05 m

06:30

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Emirates EK | 5218 | Operated By Qantas Airways

09:40

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 20 m

12:00

Thu, 20 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Economy Flex

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 110
Date Change Fee starting
USD 55
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,044

Economy Flex Plus

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
46 kg (2 Pc.)
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,382

Prem eco flexplus

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
2 Pieces
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 2,149

Cape Town to Cairns Flights Information:-

Looking for Cape Town to Cairns Flight? Here’s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Intl and the IATA code for the same is CNS.
Currently, there are 9 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 23 flights take off from Cape Town to Cairns every week.

Need information on Cape Town to Cairns airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Cape Town to Cairns flight would be 735, which may go up to 4214 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Cape Town to Cairns

If you are looking for Cape Town to Cairns flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Cathay Pacific, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airlink, Qantas Airways, South African Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Cathay Pacific: 1, Jetstar Airways: 1, Singapore Airlines: 1, South African Airlink: 1, Qantas Airways: 1, South African Airways: 1, Emirates: 1, Qatar Airways: 1, British Airways: 1

To board the first Cape Town to Cairns flight, choose South African Airways, Singapore Airlines, which departs at 06:40 The last flight for this route is British Airways, departing at 22:00

Cairns Airport Information

Cairns Intl

About Cape Town (CPT)

The second largest city in South Africa, Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape Province, and is also the legislative capital of South Africa. Located in the south-west corner, the place is a mix of modern values and an ancestral culture values. Also named as the Mother City in South Africa, Cape Town is in the list of world class metropolitan cities, with historical and cultural significance to woo visitors. Being the home place of one of the seven wonders of nature, ‘Table Mountain’, the charisma gets glorified to a greater extent with Cape Peninsula's wonder. It holds the tag of the affluent 'floral kingdom' in the whole world. The peninsula is among the few masterpieces carved by the Mother Nature. It dominates the area by imposing an edgy mountain spine, criss-cross valleys, constrained by cliffs. The climate is generally moderate, but the best time to visit the place is between October and November, December to February or March to May. You can have an easy reach to this place through different transport mediums. If coming by air, you can land at Cape Town International Airport, which is the second largest airport in the South Africa. You can also reach the place by either opting a train or bus facility, or simply enter the place, driving through the wide roads of the city in your own car or bike. There are numerous attractions which you can explore at the place, like Bo-Kaap, the castle of good hop Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Memorial. Do not forget to witness the magnificent opportunity of seeing the great white shark and witness the thrill of the ocean predators. You can also visit the artistic museums, galleries and theatres for a deep dive into the culture of the city. The city offers multiple dining options to their visitors with delectable cuisines and par-class services. When planning for such an outrageous trip, you need to be sure of some things in advance, which are your tickets, proper accommodation and the conveyance picked to roam around the city. MakeMyTrip ensures proper customer satisfaction and offers you the best deals and offers. The online ticket booking is no more a hectic task and with that you can also decide on your accommodation arrangements for the trip.

Important Information about Cape Town to Cairns Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date $ - 18 Feb
Total flights from Cape Town to Cairns in a week 23 Flights
First Flight South African Airways, Singapore Airlines, departs at 06:40
Last Flight British Airways, departs at 22:00
Non-Stop Flights from Cape Town to Cairns 0
Airport Name & codes of Cape Town & Cairns Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town-CPT, Cairns Intl,Cairns-CNS

Cape Town Address

Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Tel: (021) 937 1200

About Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Cairns Address

Frequently Asked Questions - Cape Town to Cairns Flights

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Cape Town to Cairns?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Cape Town to Cairns. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Cape Town to Cairns.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Cape Town to Cairns flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Cape Town to Cairns. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Cape Town to Cairns?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Cairns?

To get cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Cairns, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Cairns (CNS) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Can I cancel my ticket from Cape Town to Cairns without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Cape Town to Cairns?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Cape Town to Cairns?

There are several accommodation options available near the Cairns Intl. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

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