How long is the flight from Cairns to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to California in 17h 25m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. There are 11563 km between Cairns and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Cairns to California?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to California?

Before booking your flight from Cairns to California, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand.

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

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.

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.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to California?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to California.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Deal found 24/8$1,150

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Deal found 24/8$1,154

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Deal found 21/8$1,171

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Deal found 22/8$1,386

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Deal found 22/8$1,414

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Deal found 24/8$1,798

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Round-trip from	$1,147
One-way from	$819
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,453

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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 5/10

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

23:55-11:35

1 stop18h 40m

$1,171

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 28/1

06:00-00:25

2 stops36h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

15:05-16:40

2 stops31h 35m

$1,379

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 4/11

06:00-11:51

2 stops23h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 13/12

22:35-19:05

1 stop26h 30m

$1,389

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 9/10

06:00-00:26

2 stops35h 26m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 16/10

10:57-11:10

2 stops31h 13m

$1,525

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 5/10

11:20-14:30

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

23:55-14:55

2 stops22h 00m

$1,755

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 28/10

11:45-14:35

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 21/11

21:50-09:05

2 stops41h 15m

$1,798

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 28/1

09:15-08:05

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

21:45-16:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,805

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 26/1

06:00-20:32

2 stops32h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

11:25-14:00

2 stops32h 35m

$1,839

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 9/10

06:00-17:05

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 16/10

22:50-13:40

1 stop21h 50m

$1,867

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 5/10

06:00-15:21

2 stops26h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

19:30-15:00

2 stops26h 30m

$2,023

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $885). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,931). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to California flights typically cost between $1,128 and $1,502 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,147 on Fiji Airways (5 Oct–20 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Cairns to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

256 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

256 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

256 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

664 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

256 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,085 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

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256 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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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.
How long is the flight from Cairns to California?
There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to California in 17h 25m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. There are 11563 km between Cairns and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Cairns to California?
The most popular flight routes from Cairns to California are Cairns - Los Angeles 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.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to California 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 Cairns to California?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $885). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,931). 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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Fiji Airways	Cheapest$885	Average$1,111	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,079	Average$1,437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,181	Average$1,230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Cairns to California flights typically cost between $1,128 and $1,502 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,147 on Fiji Airways (5 Oct–20 Oct).

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Cairns to California flights typically cost between $1,128 and $1,502 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,147 on Fiji Airways (5 Oct–20 Oct).