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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $902

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
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 2 June 2026.

Wed 19/806:45
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,354
Tue 14/706:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 21/721:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/5$1,379
Thu 20/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 5/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,400
Wed 19/811:20
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop22h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/921:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop25h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,415
Thu 16/711:20
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop22h 45m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/721:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/5$1,418
Sun 1/1117:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop32h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 30/1122:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops26h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/6$1,453
Tue 20/1006:00
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops23h 09m
Air Canada
Sat 24/1012:15
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops32h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/5$1,831
Wed 19/806:00
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/917:24
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops25h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,834
Tue 14/706:50
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/719:42
SFO
-
CNS
3 stops43h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5$2,086
Wed 19/818:15
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/911:45
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop36h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/6$2,302
Tue 14/706:00
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops23h 12m
Air Canada
Tue 21/718:30
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/5$2,371

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to California flight deals. Data was last updated 2 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,354

One-way from

$902

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,454
19/8-7/9
  • 19/8-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Cairns to California
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2/8
  • 2/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 50m total
  • Cairns to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 14/7

06:50-06:00

1 stop40h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,379

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 16/7

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 30/7

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,418

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 19/8

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,425
Fastest return journey

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 20/8

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

23:30-15:00

2 stops22h 30m

$1,482

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:00-12:09

2 stops23h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

12:15-14:00

2 stops32h 45m

$1,831

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 14/7

11:20-14:30

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

17:52-15:00

3 stops28h 08m

$2,294

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 19/8

18:15-09:50

1 stop56h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

17:24-17:00

2 stops30h 36m

$2,314

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 14/7

11:40-15:15

1 stop20h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

21:43-22:25

2 stops55h 42m

$2,365

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 18/7

19:15-15:22

2 stops37h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

19:30-11:10

2 stops22h 40m

$2,803

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 19/8

16:55-15:35

3 stops39h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

18:45-23:20

3 stops35h 35m

$2,909

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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 $883). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,438). 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 2 June 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
243 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
243 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
1,042 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

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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 23h 09m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Air Canada to get the fastest option. There are 11296 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?

    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 $883). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,438). 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 2 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$883Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,077Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,161Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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