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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $501

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from California to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Thu 5/322:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Thu 28/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,069
Tue 3/322:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Thu 28/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,084
Tue 3/322:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 30/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,209
Wed 4/322:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/506:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,232
Thu 13/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/806:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,272
Sat 14/323:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/312:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,278
Tue 24/222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/318:05
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,294
Thu 12/321:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/312:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,333
Thu 5/322:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/506:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,337
Thu 5/322:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/506:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,352
Wed 4/320:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/312:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,402
Tue 3/314:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/506:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops22h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,418

Find flight deals from California to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,294

One-way from

$501

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,612
24/2-3/3
  • 24/2-3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • California to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • California to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($304 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California 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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cairns that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 14/3

23:35-16:40

2 stops24h 05m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

12:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,278

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

22:35-11:35

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

18:05-12:00

2 stops35h 55m

$1,294

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

21:50-09:20

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

12:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,333

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

22:35-11:35

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Sat 30/5

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

$1,352

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

20:50-14:05

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

12:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,402

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

19:30-13:40

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-15:22

2 stops26h 22m

$1,511

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

19:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$1,521

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 3/4

18:10-11:05

2 stops23h 55m

Cairns

Fri 24/4

06:00-13:23

2 stops24h 23m

$1,534

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

20:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Tue 26/5

09:25-16:30

1 stop24h 05m

$1,590

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

20:50-14:05

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

11:50-16:30

1 stop21h 40m

$1,590

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cairns?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $543). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,822). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Cairns. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from California to Cairns?

    Airlines like Air Canada, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines fly from California to Cairns in about 22h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 28m. The distance between California and Cairns is about 11607 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Cairns?

    The most popular route from California to Cairns is San Francisco - Cairns. You may also consider Los Angeles - Cairns or Ontario - Cairns.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $543). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,822). 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 airline flying from California to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$561Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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