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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $472

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to California flight deals. Data was last updated 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,190

One-way from

$472

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,807
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Cairns to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Cairns to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cairns to California

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 3 July 2025.

Thu 9/1012:40CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Thu 30/1023:55LAX - CNS
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,190
Sat 16/811:55CNS - LAX
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 23/821:10LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$1,339
Thu 14/819:00CNS - LAX
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/823:55LAX - CNS
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,404
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops24h 26mVirgin Australia
Wed 21/119:00LAX - CNS
2 stops27h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/7$1,713
Fri 14/1106:00CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 39mAir Canada
Tue 18/1118:00SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6$1,745
Sun 17/817:35CNS - SFO
2 stops46h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 23/800:05SFO - CNS
2 stops42h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7$1,787
Thu 14/809:20CNS - LAX
2 stops22h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 18/823:05LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,797
Fri 15/806:45CNS - SFO
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/812:40SFO - CNS
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,895
Wed 26/1118:35CNS - LAX
1 stop43h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 29/1122:05LAX - CNS
1 stop25h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,994
Thu 9/1011:45CNS - LAX
2 stops40h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/1000:20LAX - CNS
2 stops41h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7$2,011
Wed 26/1106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 53mAir Canada
Sat 29/1108:20LAX - CNS
2 stops36h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6$2,032
Sun 17/818:15CNS - SFO
1 stop56h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 24/811:30SFO - CNS
1 stop60h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,411

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 9/10

12:40-12:55

1 stop17h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 30/10

23:55-11:35

1 stop18h 40m

$1,190

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 16/8

11:55-13:20

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

21:10-10:45

1 stop20h 35m

$1,339

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 14/8

19:00-12:55

2 stops34h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/8

23:55-22:50

2 stops29h 55m

$1,404

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/12

06:00-12:26

2 stops24h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

19:00-16:40

2 stops27h 40m

$1,713

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 14/11

06:00-10:39

2 stops22h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

18:00-14:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,745

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 17/8

17:35-22:55

2 stops46h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

00:05-11:35

2 stops42h 30m

$1,787

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 14/8

09:20-14:25

2 stops22h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/8

23:05-12:55

1 stop20h 50m

$1,797

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 15/8

06:45-21:40

2 stops31h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

12:40-04:25

1 stop22h 45m

$1,895

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 26/11

18:35-19:55

1 stop43h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

22:05-17:20

1 stop25h 15m

$1,994

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 9/10

11:45-10:45

2 stops40h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

00:20-10:45

2 stops41h 25m

$2,011

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $786). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 3 July 2025.

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.

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 3 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand from Cairns to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $472. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to California?

  • 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.

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $786). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$878Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,230Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,455Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,498Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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