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$358+ Cheap flights from California to Cairns (CNS)

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LAX — CNS
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cairns

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$1,029
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$358
(FlightHub)

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September

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August

Average price

$1,297
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2211:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/2312:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$919
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/236:39 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/66:40 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,029
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 7/711:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/52:25 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,087
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2211:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
jue. 10/2312:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,128
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
lun. 9/223:01 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops51h 39mFiji Airways
jue. 10/2312:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,175
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/2610:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
sáb. 8/26:40 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,202
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 7/2710:50 amSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 55mAir New Zealand
mar. 8/1211:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$1,367
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/2710:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
mar. 8/1212:25 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 29mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,377
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 8/1410:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
dom. 8/241:40 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,483
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 7/2610:32 amSJC - CNS
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/211:55 amCNS - SJC
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,488
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/217:07 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops47h 18mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 8/314:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops32h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 7/76:50 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/56:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,551

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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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cairns that are best for you.

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Fly to

Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

sáb. 8/23

6:39 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 26m

Cairns

sáb. 9/6

6:40 pm-10:28 am

2 stops32h 48m

$1,029

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

lun. 7/7

11:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cairns

mar. 8/5

2:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,087

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

dom. 7/27

11:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Cairns

dom. 8/3

6:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,136

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

lun. 7/7

11:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cairns

mar. 8/5

3:35 pm-6:00 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,179

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

sáb. 7/26

10:10 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

sáb. 8/2

6:40 pm-9:00 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,202

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dom. 7/27

10:50 am-10:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

mar. 8/12

11:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,367

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dom. 7/27

10:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

mar. 8/12

12:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$1,377

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

10:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

dom. 8/24

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,483

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

sáb. 7/26

10:32 am-10:45 am

2 stops31h 13m

Cairns

sáb. 8/2

11:55 am-10:39 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,488

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 8/21

7:07 pm-11:25 am

3 stops47h 18m

Cairns

dom. 8/31

4:35 pm-8:09 am

2 stops32h 34m

$1,533

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cairns

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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, 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 $1,981). 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.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Fiji Airways from California to Cairns. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

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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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $358. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas 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.

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    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 $1,981). 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 California to Cairns

Discover the top 4 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$829Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,105Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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