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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $553

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Thu 19/1112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Tue 1/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,019
Tue 24/1118:05
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,162
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 19/923:10
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/7$1,177
Wed 2/906:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/923:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,192
Tue 8/906:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/921:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,218
Wed 19/806:00
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/922:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,228
Mon 14/915:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 21/921:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,252
Thu 19/1106:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,255
Tue 8/915:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 27/921:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,256
Sun 13/918:55
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop39h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 20/923:10
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops27h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/7$1,263
Wed 9/911:20
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops26h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/916:12
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops26h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,340
Fri 11/906:45
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/923:25
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,360

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,019

One-way from

$553

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,622
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Cairns to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Cairns to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 15/9

13:55-06:00

2 stops33h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

21:30-19:30

1 stop29h 00m

$1,299

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 9/9

11:20-21:16

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

16:12-11:50

2 stops26h 38m

$1,340

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 8/9

11:20-14:30

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

23:30-15:00

2 stops22h 30m

$1,356

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 11/9

06:45-13:40

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

23:25-18:25

2 stops26h 00m

$1,360

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 8/9

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

20:03-15:00

3 stops25h 57m

$1,371

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 22/8

06:00-17:05

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

22:55-19:30

2 stops27h 35m

$1,377

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 11/9

06:00-17:05

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 18/9

23:10-13:40

1 stop21h 30m

$1,396

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 28/9

15:45-22:55

2 stops24h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

16:04-10:50

2 stops25h 46m

$1,416
Fastest return journey

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 17/8

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 3/9

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,431

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 17/8

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,440

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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 $901). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,966). 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.

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 1 August 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
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
657 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
1,074 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

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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 33h 05m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 11563 km between Cairns and California.

  • 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?

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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 $901). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,966). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$901Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,098Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,202Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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