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Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
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8:10 am - 8:20 amOAK  Oakland-CNS Cairns
54h 10m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:05 pm - 7:35 pmCNS  Cairns-OAK Oakland
43h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$1,461Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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8:25 am - 11:50 amOAK  Oakland-CNS Cairns
57h 25m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 pm - 7:35 pmCNS  Cairns-OAK Oakland
25h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$1,493Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
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8:30 am - 12:55 pmOAK  Oakland-CNS Cairns
35h 25m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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7:15 pm - 8:30 pmCNS  Cairns-OAK Oakland
42h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$1,797Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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2:15 pm - 11:40 amOAK  Oakland-CNS Cairns
28h 25m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Vancouver Intl Nadi
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12:40 pm - 10:55 pmCNS  Cairns-OAK Oakland
27h 15m3 stops Nadi Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$2,755Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 12
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8:30 am - 12:55 pmOAK  Oakland-CNS Cairns
35h 25m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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1:40 pm - 8:30 pmCNS  Cairns-OAK Oakland
23h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$3,388Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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8:30 am - 6:25 pmOAK  Oakland-CNS Cairns
40h 55m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:10 pm - 8:35 pmCNS  Cairns-OAK Oakland
43h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$3,656Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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11:55 am - 9:45 amOAK  Oakland-CNS Cairns
28h 50m3 stops Portland Vancouver Intl Auckland Intl
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12:40 pm - 8:35 pmCNS  Cairns-OAK Oakland
24h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu
$3,966Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Oakland to Cairns flights

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What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Oakland to Cairns?

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,972. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Oakland to Cairns which airport offers the shortest layover?

Brisbane (BNE) had the shortest average connection time for Oakland to Cairns layovers at 635 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Your Oakland to Cairns flight questions, answered

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  • Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to Cairns?

    Flights from Oakland to Cairns usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to Cairns pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Oakland to Cairns pass through Brisbane (BNE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Convention Centre and Reef Hotel Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland to Cairns?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Oakland to Cairns changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,461 to $3,966. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • What is the time difference between Oakland and Cairns?

    Cairns is 17 hours ahead of Oakland (Eastern Australia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Bargain Car Rentals
    · East Coast Car Rentals
    · Simba Car Hire
    · Ace Rental Cars
    · Budget

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