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$574+ Cheap flights from California to Cairns (CNS)

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LAX — CNS
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$913
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$600
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,037
From California to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from California to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 2, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/711:55 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/236:45 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$913
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/192:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Fri 11/286:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$961
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:55 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Mon 8/2512:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/30$991
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/144:35 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Sun 9/217:15 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$1,011
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops32h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/96:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,034
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:20 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/216:45 amCNS - SFO
2 stops42h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,105
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:53 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 52mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/2311:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,258
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/228:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 12/2511:45 amCNS - LAX
2 stops37h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/2312:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,294
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/59:37 amSNA - CNS
2 stops37h 53mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/2311:55 amCNS - SNA
2 stops25h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,529
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:10 pmSJC - CNS
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/167:00 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:50 pmONT - CNS
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/96:00 amCNS - ONT
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,596

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cairns 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

11:55 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$913

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Mon 8/25

12:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$991

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

5:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Sun 9/21

7:15 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$1,007

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

4:35 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Sun 9/21

7:15 pm-10:28 am

2 stops32h 13m

$1,011

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

9:10 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Cairns

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,034

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

5:20 pm-4:25 am

1 stop42h 05m

Cairns

Sun 9/21

6:45 am-8:09 am

2 stops42h 24m

$1,105

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

10:53 pm-10:45 am

2 stops42h 52m

Cairns

Tue 9/23

11:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,258

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

11:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cairns

Thu 10/23

12:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,294

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/5

9:37 am-4:30 pm

2 stops37h 53m

Cairns

Tue 9/23

11:55 am-8:28 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,529

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Wed 8/13

12:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Sat 8/16

7:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$1,563

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). 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 Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated August 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Singapore Airlines, and Fiji Airways from California to Cairns to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
951 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from California?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from California, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $638. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and ANA, as they are both options that can get you from California to Cairns for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from California to Cairns is San Francisco - Cairns. You may also consider Los Angeles - Cairns or San Jose - Cairns.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cairns 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 California to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Cairns. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$377Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,095Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,367Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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