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$709+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CNS
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$2,169
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$709
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,099
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Wed 2/46:51 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops46h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/83:35 pmCNS - SNA
2 stops40h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$2,169

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SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

6:51 pm-11:00 am

2 stops46h 09m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

3:35 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops40h 34m

$2,169

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/8

9:52 am-11:00 am

2 stops32h 08m

$709

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/8

6:35 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops26h 30m

$977

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SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/8

6:35 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 15m

$1,806

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/18

10:48 am-10:45 am

2 stops29h 57m

$2,200

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Deals found on 10/27

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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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  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Cairns?

    American Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Cairns in just under 46h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 7212 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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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