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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $874

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,466

One-way from

$874

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,985
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • California to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • California to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 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 10 July 2025.

Thu 21/823:55LAX - CNS
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 28/812:40CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,466
Sat 23/817:41LAX - CNS
2 stops36h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/819:00CNS - LAX
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,474
Mon 1/1219:05LAX - CNS
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1214:50CNS - LAX
2 stops38h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,693
Fri 7/1120:50LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 25/1117:35CNS - LAX
1 stop38h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,883
Sat 1/1120:50SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1115:35CNS - SFO
2 stops37h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,933
Sat 27/918:53SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1012:40CNS - SFO
2 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,985
Fri 7/1106:00ONT - CNS
2 stops43h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/1106:00CNS - ONT
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,183
Mon 21/712:10SJC - CNS
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/806:45CNS - SJC
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,273
Sat 18/1016:50LAS - CNS
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Wed 22/1006:00CNS - LAS
2 stops34h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$2,331
Sun 27/719:57SFO - CNS
2 stops22h 28mFiji Airways
Sat 9/812:25CNS - SFO
2 stops23h 29mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,540
Fri 22/800:25LAX - CNS
2 stops39h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 30/814:25CNS - LAX
2 stops37h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/7$2,610
Sat 27/923:35SFO - CNS
1 stop27h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1006:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,631

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Fly from

California

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

12:40-12:55

1 stop17h 15m

$1,466

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

17:41-22:50

2 stops36h 09m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

19:00-14:25

1 stop36h 25m

$1,474

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

19:05-14:05

2 stops25h 00m

Cairns

Sun 7/12

14:50-11:15

2 stops38h 25m

$1,693

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

20:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Tue 25/11

17:35-14:15

1 stop38h 40m

$1,883

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 27/9

18:53-11:40

2 stops23h 47m

Cairns

Sat 25/10

12:40-21:07

2 stops25h 27m

$1,985

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 27/9

23:10-09:45

1 stop41h 35m

Cairns

Sat 25/10

18:40-12:05

2 stops34h 25m

$2,108

OntarioCairns

ONT - CNS

ONTCNS

Ontario

Fri 7/11

06:00-19:05

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

Tue 25/11

06:00-17:34

2 stops29h 34m

$2,183

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Mon 21/7

12:10-04:25

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Fri 8/8

06:45-22:39

2 stops32h 54m

$2,273

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 18/10

16:50-14:10

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

06:00-23:14

2 stops34h 14m

$2,331

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

19:57-11:25

2 stops22h 28m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

12:25-18:54

2 stops23h 29m

$2,540

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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.

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 10 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Japan Airlines, andEmirates from California to Cairns. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
898 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
ANA
8.4
Very Good
898 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,509 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
898 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
201 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

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.

  • 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 $874. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and ANA, 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 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 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

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 10 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$687Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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