How long is the flight from Cairns to Riverside?

There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Riverside in 32h 20m. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance from Cairns to Riverside is about 11563 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside 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 Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, 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 airlines that fly from Cairns to Riverside?

Consider Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Riverside.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to R1V?

When flying from Cairns to Riverside, 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 Riverside?

Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Riverside. On average, Cairns has 0 outbound flights to Riverside per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

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Deal found 17/9$1,387

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Deal found 16/9$1,456

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Deal found 18/9$1,459

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Deal found 14/9$1,476

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Deal found 15/9$1,488

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1 stop28h 55m

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2 stops26h 55m

Deal found 16/9$1,544

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Round-trip from	$987
One-way from	$873
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,331

Fiji Airways
15/10-29/10
2 total stops
36h 25m total
Cairns to Riverside

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United Airlines
22/11-31/12
2 total stops
42h 05m total
Cairns to Riverside

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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 22/11

06:00-06:05

2 stops42h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$873

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 4/11

06:00-07:32

2 stops43h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$913

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 1/11

06:00-07:05

2 stops42h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$946

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-23:00

2 stops35h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$998

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:00-12:00

3 stops48h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,026

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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 16/11

18:05-06:05

1 stop30h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,028

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CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 22/11

09:45-12:00

3 stops44h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,071

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

22:35-17:15

2 stops24h 40m

$1,387

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 1/11

18:40-20:55

1 stop43h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,425

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 3/11

15:45-06:05

1 stop32h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/11

22:40-16:45

1 stop24h 05m

$1,456

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Riverside?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,261 and $1,575 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $987 on Fiji Airways (15 Oct–29 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Cairns to Riverside to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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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.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 reviews

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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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 reviews

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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

1,102 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 reviews

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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.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Riverside?
Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Riverside. On average, Cairns has 0 outbound flights to Riverside per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Riverside?
There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Riverside in 32h 20m. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance from Cairns to Riverside is about 11563 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Riverside that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Riverside.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Riverside?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Riverside 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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Cairns to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,261 and $1,575 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $987 on Fiji Airways (15 Oct–29 Oct).

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Cairns to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,261 and $1,575 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $987 on Fiji Airways (15 Oct–29 Oct).