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$529+ Cheap flights from California to Cairns (CNS)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cairns

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 December 18, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2510:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 1/85:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,207
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2510:35 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/86:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,778
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/257:13 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops45h 32mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/86:00 amCNS - LAX
3 stops26h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/16$3,543
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/209:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/311:25 amCNS - SFO
1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/16$4,232
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:15 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops43h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/3011:25 amCNS - LAX
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/16$4,617
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2010:45 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/39:20 amCNS - SFO
2 stops63h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/16$4,769
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:25 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 12/305:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$5,041
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/209:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/32:50 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$5,166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2511:40 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops47h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 1/85:35 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/17$5,194

Find flight deals from California to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,016
(oojo)

One-way from

$529
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,735
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cairns that are best for you.

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

7:05 pm-11:00 am

2 stops21h 55m

Cairns

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$1,074

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Fri 2/13

3:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,082

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 4/3

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Fri 4/24

12:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,084

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,098

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 5/14

12:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,104

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

9:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Cairns

Mon 3/16

5:35 pm-11:40 am

2 stops35h 05m

$1,134

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

10:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop41h 00m

Cairns

Sat 2/7

11:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,155

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Cairns

Sat 5/16

1:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,172

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

11:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Cairns

Sat 5/2

1:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,172

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

11:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Mon 4/27

6:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$1,173

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Cairns

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Cairns in 18h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, or Fiji Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7185 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $291. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qantas Airways, 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 Ontario - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 2 airlines flying from California to Cairns

Discover the top 2 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,095Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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