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$697+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CNS
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Cairns

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,298
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$697
(SmartFares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,406
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:30 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2111:40 amCNS - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,298
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/74:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 8/53:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 9/2911:35 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/226:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,635
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/293:00 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops29h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/226:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$1,659
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 1/312:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,775
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2911:30 amSFO - CNS
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/226:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop56h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,870
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/152:45 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops38h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 1/19:15 amCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$3,678
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:20 amSFO - CNS
2 stops44h 35mANA
Tue 1/63:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops41h 35mANA
Deal found 4/1$3,698

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

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Salinas

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

3:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops46h 05m

Cairns

Wed 5/21

11:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,298

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

4:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 8/5

3:35 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$1,462

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

11:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops42h 35m

Cairns

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$1,635

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

3:00 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops29h 45m

Cairns

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops22h 50m

$1,659

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

11:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

Wed 10/22

6:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop56h 25m

$1,870

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

6:40 pm-11:25 am

2 stops23h 45m

$697

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

$742

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$797

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

11:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,072

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

4:13 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops37h 37m

$1,115

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 April 3, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
461 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 Salinas?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Salinas, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Salinas to Cairns per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $742. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Cairns for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Cairns (average of $1,134). Flying from Salinas to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Salinas to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,255Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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