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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $801

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 May 2026.

Mon 1/611:20
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop22h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 9/621:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/5$1,431
Mon 8/611:20
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop22h 45m
Qantas Airways
Mon 22/621:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,433
Thu 4/615:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/621:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,440
Wed 17/619:10
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/623:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,459
Thu 11/613:55
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 25/621:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/5$1,472
Tue 16/615:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 23/623:30
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,489
Wed 17/609:25
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop24h 40m
Qantas Airways
Wed 24/623:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/5$1,545
Sun 7/615:45
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops23h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 14/618:08
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops25h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,826
Fri 5/610:15
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/618:08
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,831
Sun 7/615:45
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops38h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/622:30
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,840
Fri 5/615:45
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops23h 21m
American Airlines
Fri 12/618:08
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops23h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,851
Fri 5/606:00
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 12/623:25
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,050

Find flight deals from Cairns to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to California flight deals. Data was last updated 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,431

One-way from

$801

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,236
Qantas Airways
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  • 1/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Cairns to California
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  • 24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • Cairns to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 4/6

11:20-14:30

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,472

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

13:55-17:05

1 stop20h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

21:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

$1,472

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 16/6

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 23/6

23:30-15:00

2 stops22h 30m

$1,489

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 8/6

09:30-14:30

2 stops22h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

23:30-15:00

2 stops22h 30m

$1,501

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 16/6

09:25-17:05

1 stop24h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 23/6

23:05-18:25

1 stop26h 20m

$1,569

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 1/6

09:30-14:30

2 stops22h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

21:30-11:20

2 stops20h 50m

$1,611

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 7/6

15:45-13:04

2 stops38h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

22:30-09:20

1 stop41h 50m

$1,840

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 4/7

06:45-14:30

1 stop24h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

23:30-18:25

1 stop25h 55m

$2,076

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 5/6

09:25-19:20

3 stops26h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

10:07-10:35

2 stops31h 28m

$2,334

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 4/11

09:25-15:00

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

20:15-11:05

1 stop20h 50m

$2,993

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $889). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,448). 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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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 20 May 2026.
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
8.1
Very Good
241 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
241 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
241 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
647 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
241 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,037 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
241 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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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 20h 10m. Fly via Qantas Airways or American Airlines 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 - San Francisco, Cairns - Los Angeles Los Angeles 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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    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 $889). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,448). 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 3 airlines flying from Cairns to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to California. 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 20 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$889Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,169Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,327Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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