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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $831

CNS — LAX
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to California

Wed 4/1106:00 -
2 stops25h 58m
Wed 11/1116:32 -
2 stops27h 28m
Deal found 19/9$1,439
Wed 4/1115:45 -
1 stop32h 20m
Wed 11/1122:35 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 19/9$1,456
Wed 21/1006:00 -
2 stops28h 49m
Wed 28/1022:35 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 21/9$1,461
Sat 7/1106:00 -
2 stops24h 00m
Sat 14/1122:35 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 23/9$1,468
Fri 6/1106:00 -
2 stops24h 00m
Fri 13/1122:35 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 21/9$1,469
Tue 3/1115:45 -
1 stop32h 20m
Tue 10/1113:15 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 19/9$1,513
Wed 21/1015:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 28/1021:25 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 21/9$1,522
Wed 4/1106:00 -
2 stops25h 51m
Wed 11/1116:55 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 19/9$1,877
Wed 4/1106:00 -
1 stop18h 30m
Wed 11/1107:00 -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 19/9$1,958
Fri 6/1106:50 -
2 stops30h 35m
Fri 13/1107:20 -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 22/9$2,019
Wed 4/1111:45 -
1 stop19h 50m
Wed 11/1115:35 -
1 stop43h 00m
Deal found 19/9$2,170
Wed 4/1117:25 -
2 stops37h 15m
Wed 11/1122:06 -
3 stops66h 54m
Deal found 19/9$2,521

Find flight deals from Cairns to California

Round-trip from

$1,431

One-way from

$831

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,333
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 28/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • Cairns to California
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27/1-31/12
  • 27/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 10m total
  • Cairns to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 27/1

10:55-06:05

1 stop37h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$831

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 25/1

06:00-07:40

2 stops43h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$832

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 22/11

06:00-06:05

2 stops42h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$874

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 29/1

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$917

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 19/2

17:25-13:38

2 stops38h 13m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$921

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 22/11

09:45-12:00

3 stops44h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,073

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 25/12

17:25-12:50

3 stops37h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,185

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 16/1

15:40-12:25

2 stops38h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,274

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 28/1

06:00-00:25

2 stops36h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

15:05-16:40

2 stops31h 35m

$1,431

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 28/1

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

20:05-14:00

2 stops23h 55m

$1,439

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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 $1,263 and $1,577 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,431 on Virgin Australia (28 Jan–1 Feb).

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
259 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

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
259 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

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
669 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

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
1,101 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 24h. Fly via Virgin Australia, United Airlines, 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, Cairns - San Francisco and Cairns - Long Beach Municipal.

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$890Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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