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Cheap flights from Cairns to Salinas, California from $959

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SFO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,685

One-way from

$959

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,205
14/10-21/10
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 38m total
  • Cairns to Salinas
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Cairns to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($548 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($150 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Tue 14/1006:00CNS - SFO
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1016:35SFO - CNS
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,685
Sat 1/1114:40CNS - SFO
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1123:30SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,721
Fri 31/1006:40CNS - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1122:05SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,902
Fri 14/1106:00CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 39mAir Canada
Tue 18/1116:20SFO - CNS
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9$1,907
Fri 31/1012:35CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 7/1120:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,970
Fri 3/1011:40CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1007:10SFO - CNS
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,236

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

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 14/10

06:00-15:28

2 stops26h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

16:35-13:45

2 stops28h 10m

$1,685

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 1/11

14:40-07:40

2 stops34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

23:30-08:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,721

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 31/10

06:40-13:25

2 stops23h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

22:05-17:30

2 stops25h 25m

$1,902

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 14/11

06:00-10:39

2 stops22h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

16:20-14:00

2 stops27h 40m

$1,907

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 31/10

12:35-16:55

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

20:15-11:50

1 stop21h 35m

$1,970

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/10

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

07:10-11:40

3 stops35h 30m

$2,236

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 31/10

18:35-08:50

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

09:40-17:20

1 stop37h 40m

$2,364

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 9/11

06:00-12:20

2 stops24h 20m

$959

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 9/11

18:35-07:50

1 stop31h 15m

$1,403

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 4/1

06:00-18:34

2 stops30h 34m

$2,710

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Salinas?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Salinas from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Salinas should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Salinas from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Salinas?

    Departing from Cairns to Salinas will take you 22h 39m. The distance between Cairns and Salinas is about 11296 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Salinas?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Salinas 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 Cairns to Salinas?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Salinas (average of $876). Flying from Cairns to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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