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$1,106+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CNS
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,535
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$1,106
(oojo)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,294
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/121:25 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/194:35 pmCNS - SNA
2 stops36h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,535
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:46 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops31h 19mQantas Airways
Fri 11/285:35 pmCNS - SNA
2 stops36h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$10,775
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:45 amSNA - CNS
2 stops27h 50mJapan Airlines
Fri 11/2811:55 amCNS - SNA
2 stops44h 13mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/28$12,047

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Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

1:25 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/19

4:35 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops36h 49m

$1,535

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/20

12:46 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 19m

Cairns

Fri 11/28

5:35 pm-11:45 am

2 stops36h 10m

$10,775

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/20

6:45 am-4:35 am

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

Fri 11/28

11:55 am-2:08 pm

2 stops44h 13m

$12,047

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

7:05 pm-10:45 am

2 stops22h 40m

$1,106

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/25

12:49 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$1,247

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/26

3:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops25h 51m

$1,280

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/19

5:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$2,769

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Deals found on 7/28

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Santa Ana 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Air New Zealand from Santa Ana to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Cairns one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,106 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,247 and Singapore Airlines from $2,769 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Santa Ana 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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