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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $675

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
23 marras — 30 marras1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 24 lokakuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,539

One-way from

$675

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,690
7/12-14/12
  • 7/12-14/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • California to Cairns
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6/12
  • 6/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • California to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($647 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($165 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 24 lokakuu 2025.

su 7/1222:45LAX - CNS
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
su 14/1218:05CNS - LAX
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,539
ti 18/1122:45LAX - CNS
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
la 6/1212:35CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,570
su 9/1120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 35mQantas Airways
to 20/1115:35CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,660
pe 31/1021:15SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
pe 7/1115:35CNS - SFO
2 stops20h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,666
la 6/1207:00LAX - CNS
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
la 13/1206:40CNS - LAX
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,670
to 25/1220:50LAX - CNS
1 stop26h 00mQantas Airways
su 11/117:00CNS - LAX
1 stop37h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,780
to 25/1220:50LAX - CNS
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
to 8/117:00CNS - LAX
1 stop37h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,785
su 7/1219:05LAX - CNS
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
su 14/1217:35CNS - LAX
2 stops35h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/10$1,814
la 22/1120:50LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
to 25/1209:00CNS - LAX
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,836
ke 19/1107:10SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 50mQantas Airways
ke 26/1117:35CNS - SFO
2 stops64h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,837
su 7/1221:25LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
su 14/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,846
ti 18/1121:25LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
la 6/1215:35CNS - LAX
2 stops38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,856

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California

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

ti 18/11

22:45-11:35

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

la 6/12

12:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

$1,570

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

la 6/12

07:00-08:20

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

la 13/12

06:40-23:35

2 stops34h 55m

$1,670

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

to 25/12

20:50-16:50

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

su 11/1

17:00-12:30

1 stop37h 30m

$1,780

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

su 7/12

19:05-14:05

2 stops25h 00m

Cairns

su 14/12

17:35-10:40

2 stops35h 05m

$1,814

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

su 7/12

21:25-11:50

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

su 14/12

06:00-12:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,846

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

to 25/12

20:50-14:05

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

to 8/1

06:00-12:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,852

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

ti 18/11

21:25-11:50

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

la 6/12

15:35-12:30

2 stops38h 55m

$1,856

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

su 9/11

20:15-11:50

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

to 20/11

15:35-18:24

2 stops20h 49m

$1,863

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

ke 19/11

23:05-23:55

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

ke 26/11

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,934

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

su 9/11

23:05-19:05

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

to 20/11

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,939

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cairns

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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 $580). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,946). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 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 Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from California to Cairns in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 10m. The distance between California and Cairns is about 11563 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,075. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from California to Cairns for a low price.

  • 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 Burbank Bob Hope - 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 $580). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,946). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$690Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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