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$631+ 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,036
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$631
(oojo)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,504
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 September 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/2911:50 amLAX - CNS
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/56:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,099
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/2410:25 amLAX - CNS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,162
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/226:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/256:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,248
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/301:00 pmSJC - CNS
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/612:35 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/229:35 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/233:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,298
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/299:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops32h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/56:00 amCNS - LAX
3 stops26h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,307
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/2211:55 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2312:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/299:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/53:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,398
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/2411:59 pmONT - CNS
2 stops42h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/612:35 pmCNS - ONT
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3011:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,901
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/132:30 pmMRY - CNS
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/176:00 amCNS - MRY
2 stops22h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,927
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/252:47 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops26h 13mQantas Airways
Wed 1/75:35 pmCNS - SNA
2 stops35h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/15$2,331

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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 September 15, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

11:50 am-4:40 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,099

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

10:25 am-4:25 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops23h 50m

$1,162

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cairns

Tue 1/13

12:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,177

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

6:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-11:48 am

2 stops23h 48m

$1,248

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

8:50 pm-8:35 am

2 stops42h 45m

Cairns

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,279

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Thu 10/30

1:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:35 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$1,292

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

9:35 pm-11:05 am

1 stop20h 30m

Cairns

Thu 10/23

3:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,298

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

11:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Cairns

Thu 10/23

12:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,349

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

10:05 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Tue 1/20

11:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,443

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

4:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Thu 1/22

12:35 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$1,446

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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 $1,140). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,878). 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

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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 20h 30m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, or American Airlines 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 most popular routes from California to Cairns?

    The most popular route from California to Cairns is Los Angeles - Cairns. You may also consider San Francisco - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $1,140). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,878). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$377Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,095Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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