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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $546

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,479

One-way from

$546

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,350
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • California to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • California to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($647 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($193 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Sun 1/622:50LAX - CNS
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/612:25CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,479
Sun 11/518:40SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/612:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,499
Sun 12/1020:10LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/1117:40CNS - LAX
2 stops35h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,672
Tue 21/1021:05SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/1017:40CNS - SFO
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,836
Tue 22/722:55SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 31/712:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,875
Sun 1/623:10LAX - CNS
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 31/806:00CNS - LAX
2 stops25h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,105
Thu 19/619:55SFO - CNS
2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 4/709:20CNS - SFO
2 stops28h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,394
Tue 21/1011:30SFO - CNS
1 stop60h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1018:35CNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,536
Mon 7/718:06LAX - CNS
3 stops48h 19mFiji Airways
Tue 5/812:25CNS - LAX
3 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,745
Mon 7/723:25SFO - CNS
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/806:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,762
Sat 14/613:02SJC - CNS
2 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/611:40CNS - SJC
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,876
Fri 13/606:15SJC - CNS
3 stops36h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 20/616:35CNS - SJC
2 stops21h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$3,488

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

22:50-18:15

1 stop26h 25m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

12:25-12:55

1 stop17h 30m

$1,479

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

18:40-11:25

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Tue 3/6

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,499

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

20:10-09:45

1 stop20h 35m

Cairns

Sun 2/11

17:40-12:15

2 stops35h 35m

$1,672

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

21:05-09:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

17:40-12:05

2 stops35h 25m

$1,836

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

22:55-11:25

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Thu 31/7

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$1,875

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

23:10-16:40

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-14:25

2 stops25h 25m

$2,105

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

19:55-12:55

2 stops24h 00m

Cairns

Fri 4/7

09:20-20:58

2 stops28h 38m

$2,394

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

11:30-17:00

1 stop60h 30m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

18:35-08:50

1 stop31h 15m

$2,536

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

18:06-11:25

3 stops48h 19m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

12:25-21:45

3 stops26h 20m

$2,745

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,762

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from California to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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.

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 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,216 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Related info for your journey

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $546. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and United Airlines, 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 Los Angeles - Cairns. You may also consider San Francisco - Cairns or San Jose - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from California to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$700Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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