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Cheap flights from Orange County to Cairns from $1,936

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CNS
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 3 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$4,266

One-way from

$1,936

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,306
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/2-15/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 07m total
  • Orange County to Cairns
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 02m total
  • Orange County to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Orange County to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 September 2025.

Tue 2/909:37SNA - CNS
2 stops32h 08mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/911:55CNS - SNA
2 stops25h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$3,822
Sat 20/1210:48SNA - CNS
2 stops31h 02mQantas Airways
Sat 3/114:50CNS - SNA
2 stops39h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/9$6,107

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Cairns that are best for you.

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Orange County

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Cairns

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Return

Price

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/2

11:30-22:05

2 stops40h 35m

Cairns

Sun 15/2

19:30-18:02

2 stops40h 32m

$4,266

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/2

11:30-10:45

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Sun 8/2

14:35-17:58

2 stops45h 23m

$4,277

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 20/12

10:48-11:50

2 stops31h 02m

Cairns

Sat 3/1

14:50-11:52

2 stops39h 02m

$6,107

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 21/11

10:43-10:45

2 stops30h 02m

$1,936

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 20/10

14:41-13:35

2 stops29h 54m

$2,051

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 29/9

12:47-11:35

2 stops29h 48m

$2,897

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Deals found on 2/9

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Orange County?

    For a flight from Orange County to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Orange County to Cairns can take about 40h 35m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $4,266. Orange County and Cairns are separated by a distance of 11607 km.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Orange County to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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