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$752+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Cairns (CNS)

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SFO — CNS
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$959
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$802
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,597
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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 24, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1710:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 7/812:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$752
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/116:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/312:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$959
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/710:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops29h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/511:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,220
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 8/2110:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 8/312:25 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 6/182:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops36h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/26:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,616
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/149:03 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 07mAir Canada
Thu 7/36:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$1,798

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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

Fly to

Cairns

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Depart

Return

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

10:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Tue 7/8

12:25 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$752

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:40 pm-11:25 am

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Tue 6/3

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$959

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

10:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Tue 8/5

11:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,220

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

7:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Cairns

Sat 7/12

6:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$1,464

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

2:25 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,616

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

9:03 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops47h 07m

Cairns

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,798

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

4:25 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$802

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

6:08 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 17m

$819

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 30m

$871

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

11:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

$1,077

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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 24, 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 different airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $802. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji 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?

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  • 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 3 airlines flying from Salinas to Cairns

Discover the top 3 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,255Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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