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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $489

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to California flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,210

One-way from

$489

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,241
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/8-26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Cairns to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Cairns to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Wed 20/806:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/823:55LAX - CNS
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,210
Sun 1/606:00CNS - LAX
2 stops35h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/612:20LAX - CNS
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,777
Fri 13/616:10CNS - SFO
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/613:40SFO - CNS
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,487
Fri 13/616:35CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 20/607:30SFO - CNS
3 stops34h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,678
Sun 1/606:00CNS - LAX
2 stops25h 58mVirgin Australia
Sun 8/617:10LAX - CNS
3 stops37h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$2,735
Fri 13/612:15CNS - SFO
2 stops49h 25mChina Southern
Thu 19/600:35SFO - CNS
3 stops66h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$3,088

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 20/8

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,210

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 1/6

06:00-00:10

2 stops35h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

12:20-11:10

2 stops29h 50m

$1,777

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 13/6

16:10-11:30

2 stops36h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 20/6

13:40-18:15

2 stops35h 35m

$2,487

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 13/6

16:35-21:35

2 stops22h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 20/6

07:30-11:25

3 stops34h 55m

$2,678

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 1/6

06:00-14:58

2 stops25h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

17:10-23:35

3 stops37h 25m

$2,735

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 13/6

12:15-20:40

2 stops49h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

00:35-11:35

3 stops66h 00m

$3,088

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 18/9

12:40-12:55

1 stop17h 15m

$489

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 11/9

12:40-18:13

2 stops22h 33m

$732

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 31/7

12:25-17:32

2 stops22h 07m

$732

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 16/9

06:00-11:18

2 stops22h 18m

$1,282

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to California

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $784). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

When flying from Cairns to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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

    If you book a flight to California from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $489. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to California for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Cairns to California are Cairns - Los Angeles, Cairns - San Francisco and Cairns - Long Beach Municipal.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $784). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$892Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,228Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,484Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,489Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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