How long is the flight from Cairns to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to California in 22h 30m. Fly via United Airlines, 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, 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?

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Round-trip from	$1,153
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,448

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1 stop17h 25m

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1 stop31h 15m

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00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$832

CairnsLos Angeles

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CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 19/3

06:00-10:31

2 stops21h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$917

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Cairns

Sat 13/3

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2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

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$917

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Cairns

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2 stops22h 31m

Los Angeles

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20:05-11:00

2 stops21h 55m

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Cairns

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$1,419

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$1,425

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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

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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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8.0

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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

671 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

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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

1,106 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 reviews

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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 22h 30m. Fly via United Airlines, 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, 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.

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