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Cheap flights from Orange County to Cairns from $1,401

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CNS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$16,781

One-way from

$1,401

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,973
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 1/8-8/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 01m total
  • Orange County to Cairns
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Orange County to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 4 July 2025.

Fri 1/806:45SNA - CNS
2 stops28h 40mJapan Airlines
Fri 8/811:40CNS - SNA
2 stops46h 21mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/7$16,781

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/8

06:45-04:25

2 stops28h 40m

Cairns

Fri 8/8

11:40-17:01

2 stops46h 21m

$16,781

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/11

12:25-14:00

2 stops31h 35m

$1,401

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 22/10

12:44-10:35

2 stops28h 51m

$1,529

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/8

19:05-10:45

2 stops22h 40m

$1,543

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 18/7

06:45-04:25

2 stops28h 40m

$11,175

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Deals found on 2/7

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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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Orange County to Cairns have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,505 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 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
1,505 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 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
484 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 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
868 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 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 Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,401. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,529 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $1,543 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Cairns (average of $166). 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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