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$1,426+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CNS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Cairns

Best flights from Santa Ana to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Ana to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/242:20 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/3111:25 amCNS - SNA
2 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,426
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 2/2112:25 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Wed 2/256:00 amCNS - SNA
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 12/11$1,577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/249:30 amSNA - CNS
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/313:35 pmCNS - SNA
3 stops35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:22 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/256:00 amCNS - SNA
2 stops24h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,610
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2512:25 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/16:00 amCNS - SNA
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,488

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

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Expedia
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,426
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,735
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($195 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Cairns that are best for you.

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Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

2:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops49h 35m

Cairns

Sat 1/31

11:25 am-9:16 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$1,426

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

12:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops23h 25m

$1,488

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

12:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops23h 25m

$1,577

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

9:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-8:55 am

3 stops35h 20m

$1,598

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

7:22 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-12:18 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$1,610

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Deals found on 12/9

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia 90-95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Cairns

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Cairns in just under 25h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 57m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7212 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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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