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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $821

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
23 Jan — 30 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cairns to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 December 2025.

Fri 6/214:25CNS - LAX
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/221:25LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$1,690
Thu 5/211:25CNS - SFO
1 stop40h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/221:45SFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/12$1,780
Wed 28/106:00CNS - LAX
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 1/220:50LAX - CNS
1 stop26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$1,802
Fri 6/217:35CNS - LAX
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/220:10LAX - CNS
2 stops32h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/12$1,852
Thu 5/206:00CNS - SFO
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Mon 9/218:00SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 23/12$2,259
Thu 5/206:00CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 9/218:50SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$2,660
Wed 28/106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops30h 01mAir Canada
Sun 1/208:15LAX - CNS
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 21/12$2,371

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 24 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,621

One-way from

$821

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,550
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/2-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • Cairns to California
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 35m total
  • Cairns to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 6/2

14:25-14:30

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

21:25-11:50

1 stop20h 25m

$1,690

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

11:25-09:45

1 stop40h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

21:45-09:55

1 stop42h 10m

$1,780

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 28/1

06:00-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

20:50-16:50

1 stop26h 00m

$1,802

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 6/2

17:35-11:15

2 stops35h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

20:10-23:05

2 stops32h 55m

$1,852

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-15:35

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:00-14:00

2 stops26h 00m

$2,259

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 28/1

06:00-18:01

2 stops30h 01m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

08:15-14:00

2 stops35h 45m

$2,371

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

18:50-14:55

2 stops26h 05m

$2,660

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 21/1

09:55-14:30

1 stop22h 35m

$821

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:55-21:36

2 stops51h 41m

$857

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 19/1

12:35-15:42

3 stops45h 07m

$881

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $845). Flying from Cairns to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,599). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 December 2025.

When flying from Cairns to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to California flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 24 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia 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
211 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
557 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
429 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
951 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
211 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 26h 30m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, or Air New Zealand 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $845). Flying from Cairns to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,599). 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 4 airlines flying from Cairns to California

Discover the top 4 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 24 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,245Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,413Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,473Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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