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$532+ 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
dic. 3 — dic. 101
mié. 12/3
mié. 12/10
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 noviembre 3, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$957
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$532
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,112
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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 noviembre 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/309:25 amLAX - CNS
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/76:40 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$957
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
dom. 11/1610:45 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/196:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$963
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/308:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop26h 25mQantas Airways
dom. 12/77:45 amCNS - LAX
1 stop41h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,023
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/28:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
dom. 11/93:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop16h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,029
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/269:25 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
mié. 12/39:20 amCNS - LAX
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,054
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
sáb. 11/226:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/256:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,069
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
dom. 11/168:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/193:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,102
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
mié. 11/266:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/36:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,129
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/185:09 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 26mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/612:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,275
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/188:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
vie. 12/511:45 amCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,293
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/168:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 35mQantas Airways
lun. 12/83:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops42h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,314
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/168:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
jue. 12/46:05 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,321

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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 noviembre 3, 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

dom. 11/16

10:45 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

mié. 11/19

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops23h 50m

$963

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/22

6:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

jue. 12/25

6:00 am-4:29 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,069

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

lun. 3/30

9:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Cairns

mar. 4/7

9:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,079

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

lun. 3/30

9:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Cairns

dom. 4/5

9:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,079

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

vie. 4/3

9:10 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

vie. 4/24

3:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,126

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/28

9:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Cairns

dom. 4/5

9:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,129

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

jue. 3/26

9:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

lun. 4/6

9:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,129

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

vie. 3/27

9:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Cairns

dom. 4/5

9:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,129

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

lun. 3/30

9:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop20h 55m

Cairns

vie. 4/10

9:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,129

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

mié. 3/25

9:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

jue. 4/9

9:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,129

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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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  • 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 24h 15m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, or Fiji Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7019 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $532. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and United Airlines, 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, 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 noviembre 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,095Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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