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$10,781+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CNS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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$10,781
(Japan Airlines)

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November

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July

Average price

$1,620
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This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:30 amOAK - CNS
2 stops28h 05mJapan Airlines
Wed 11/1211:55 amCNS - OAK
2 stops44h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/10$10,781

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Sat 11/8

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2 stops28h 05m

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Wed 11/12

11:55 am-1:55 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$10,781

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  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Cairns?

    For as low as $10,781, Japan Airlines can have you in Cairns from Oakland, California in 28h 05m. The distance from Oakland, California to Cairns is about 7029 mi.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Oakland, California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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