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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $852

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,555

One-way from

$852

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,257
8/3-13/3
  • 8/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • California to Cairns
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30/10
  • 30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • California to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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 16 September 2025.

Wed 29/1011:50LAX - CNS
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,649
Fri 24/1010:25LAX - CNS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,744
Fri 31/1023:55LAX - CNS
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,826
Sat 22/1118:10LAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,873
Fri 31/1021:50LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 7/1114:50CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,894
Thu 30/1013:00SJC - CNS
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1112:35CNS - SJC
2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,939
Mon 22/921:35LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 23/1015:35CNS - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,948
Wed 29/1021:10LAX - CNS
2 stops32h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/1106:00CNS - LAX
3 stops26h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$1,961
Mon 22/923:55LAX - CNS
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1012:40CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,024
Tue 16/917:36LAS - CNS
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/906:45CNS - LAS
3 stops31h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,263
Fri 24/1023:59ONT - CNS
2 stops42h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1112:35CNS - ONT
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,460
Thu 30/1023:50SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1106:00CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,853

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Fly from

California

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:25-10:30

1 stop29h 05m

Cairns

Tue 13/1

12:00-21:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,766

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

23:55-23:05

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

06:00-11:50

2 stops23h 50m

$1,826

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

06:30-17:15

2 stops41h 45m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

06:40-13:30

1 stop23h 50m

$1,879

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

21:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

14:50-14:30

1 stop17h 40m

$1,894

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

20:50-08:35

2 stops42h 45m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

06:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,919

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 30/10

13:00-11:35

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Thu 6/11

12:35-17:54

2 stops23h 19m

$1,939

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

22:05-21:00

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Tue 20/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,166

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

16:15-11:35

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:35-15:44

2 stops21h 09m

$2,170

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

22:05-22:30

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,214

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

19:04-11:35

2 stops22h 31m

Cairns

Tue 13/1

18:05-12:25

2 stops36h 20m

$2,359

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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, 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from California to Cairns in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 35m. The distance between California and Cairns is about 11563 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 Los Angeles - Cairns. You may also consider San Francisco - 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, 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$673Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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