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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Fri., 18 Jul. - Sun., 27 Jul.
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,299 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,299
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri., 18 Jul. from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Sun., 27 Jul., priced at AU$2,299 found 4 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon., 4 Aug. - Sat., 16 Aug.
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,301 Return, found 22 hours ago
AU$2,301
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon., 4 Aug. from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Sat., 16 Aug., priced at AU$2,301 found 22 hours ago
Emirates
Tue., 4 Mar. - Tue., 11 Mar.
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,312 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,312
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue., 4 Mar. from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue., 11 Mar., priced at AU$2,312 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 4 Mar. - Tue., 11 Mar.
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,318 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,318
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 4 Mar. from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue., 11 Mar., priced at AU$2,318 found 3 days ago
Emirates
Tue., 4 Mar. - Tue., 11 Mar.
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,325 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,325
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue., 4 Mar. from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue., 11 Mar., priced at AU$2,325 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 4 Mar. - Tue., 11 Mar.
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,328 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,328
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 4 Mar. from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue., 11 Mar., priced at AU$2,328 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 7 May - Wed., 14 May
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,330 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,330
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 7 May from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Wed., 14 May, priced at AU$2,330 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 4 Mar. - Tue., 11 Mar.
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,330 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,330
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 4 Mar. from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue., 11 Mar., priced at AU$2,330 found 3 days ago
Qatar Airways
Wed., 7 May - Wed., 14 May
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,725 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,725
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed., 7 May from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Wed., 14 May, priced at AU$2,725 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 7 May - Wed., 14 May
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,842 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,842
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 7 May from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Wed., 14 May, priced at AU$2,842 found 4 days ago
Flight from Cairns to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Emirates, Lufthansa, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$2,298
Distance
11992 km

Your quick guide to flights from Cairns to Cape Town

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Find cheap flights from Cairns to Cape Town

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$2,299 to AU$2,842, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Cairns to Cape Town around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Cape Town is normally in July.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Round-trip journeys from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Cape Town Intl. Airport start from AU$2,299. This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cairns Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from CNS to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for CNS to CPT flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
You’ll have 12 100 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Cairns to Cape Town route. Wear layers of comfy clothes and consider taking earplugs and a sleep mask.
Which airlines fly direct from CNS to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
If you want to fly straight from CNS to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), you’ll have to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly between these airports.
Are Cairns Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some super cheap fares from CNS to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) arising a few weeks before the departure date. If you’d rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices so far in advance.
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