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
Wed, 10 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,770 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,770
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 10 Feb from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Feb, priced at AU$1,770 found 8 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,826 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,826
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 10 Feb from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Feb, priced at AU$1,826 found 8 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,827 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,827
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Nov from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Thu, 19 Nov, priced at AU$1,827 found 4 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,852 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,852
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Nov from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue, 17 Nov, priced at AU$1,852 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,874 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,874
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 4 Nov from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue, 17 Nov, priced at AU$1,874 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,881 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,881
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 10 Feb from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Thu, 25 Feb, priced at AU$1,881 found 8 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,425 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,425
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 2 Nov from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at AU$2,425 found 15 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,425 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,425
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 2 Nov from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at AU$2,425 found 15 hours ago
Emirates
Tue, 5 May - Sun, 24 May
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,443 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,443
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, 5 May from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Sun, 24 May, priced at AU$2,443 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 21 July - Tue, 11 Aug
CNS
Cairns
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,704 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$2,704
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 21 July from Cairns to Cape Town, returning Tue, 11 Aug, priced at AU$2,704 found 3 hours ago

Alternative airports near Cape Town

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cape Town Intl. CPT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from AU$2,636
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from AU$2,636

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$1,770. 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.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$1,770
Distance
11992 km

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