$519+ Cheap flights from California to Cairns (CNS)
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LAX — CNS
may. 5 — may. 121
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated abril 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $641 (oojo) |
One-way from | $519 (Fiji Airways) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,505 |
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Cheapest flights from California to CairnsExplore 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 abril 30, 2025.
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 abril 30, 2025.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 7/2210:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
jue. 7/3112:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/28![Fiji Airways logo]()
$641
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
dom. 5/116:40 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/312:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$959
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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. 10/128:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
dom. 11/25:40 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,071
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
dom. 5/1111:40 amSJC - CNS
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/147:00 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,088
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 6/510:55 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/1810:15 amCNS - LAX
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,137
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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. 7/710:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 45mAir New Zealand
mar. 8/511:55 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,219
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/111:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
dom. 8/316:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops25h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,348
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
jue. 6/197:55 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways
vie. 7/49:20 amCNS - SFO
2 stops28h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,533
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 9/93:00 pmONT - CNS
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/212:40 pmCNS - ONT
2 stops26h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,668
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 7/76:06 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops48h 19mFiji Airways
mar. 8/512:25 pmCNS - LAX
3 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/29![Fiji Airways logo]()
$1,758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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. 7/711:25 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/56:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 9/96:39 pmONT - CNS
2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/26:00 amCNS - ONT
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,820
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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 abril 30, 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
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
mar. 7/22
10:55 pm-11:25 am
1 stop19h 30m
Cairns
jue. 7/31
12:25 pm-1:45 pm
1 stop18h 20m
$641
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
dom. 5/11
6:40 pm-11:25 am
2 stops23h 45m
Cairns
mar. 6/3
12:25 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop18h 25m
$959
San JoseCairns
SJC - CNS
SJCCNS
San Jose
dom. 5/11
11:40 am-4:25 am
1 stop23h 45m
Cairns
mié. 5/14
7:00 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops44h 35m
$1,088
Los AngelesCairns
LAX - CNS
LAXCNS
Los Angeles
jue. 6/5
10:55 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop26h 20m
Cairns
mié. 6/18
10:15 am-2:25 pm
1 stop21h 10m
$1,137
Los AngelesCairns
LAX - CNS
LAXCNS
Los Angeles
lun. 7/7
10:10 pm-10:50 pm
2 stops31h 40m
Cairns
mar. 8/5
11:55 am-1:20 pm
1 stop18h 25m
$1,147
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
lun. 7/7
10:05 pm-10:50 pm
2 stops31h 45m
Cairns
mar. 8/5
11:55 am-12:50 pm
1 stop17h 55m
$1,219
Los AngelesCairns
LAX - CNS
LAXCNS
Los Angeles
dom. 6/1
11:10 pm-4:40 pm
2 stops24h 30m
Cairns
dom. 8/31
6:00 am-2:25 pm
2 stops25h 25m
$1,348
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
jue. 6/19
7:55 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops24h 00m
Cairns
vie. 7/4
9:20 am-8:58 pm
2 stops28h 38m
$1,533
Los AngelesCairns
LAX - CNS
LAXCNS
Los Angeles
lun. 7/7
6:06 pm-11:25 am
3 stops48h 19m
Cairns
mar. 8/5
12:25 pm-9:45 pm
3 stops26h 20m
$1,758
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
lun. 7/7
11:25 pm-11:10 am
1 stop18h 45m
Cairns
mar. 8/5
6:00 am-6:25 am
1 stop17h 25m
$1,769
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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 $2,244). 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 abril 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.4
Food
7.7
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.4
Food
7.7
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.4
Food
7.7
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.4
Food
7.7
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.4
Food
7.7
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.4
Food
7.7
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentmark,Nov 2024
YVR - NRT
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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 abril 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$598 | Average$841 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$1,180 | Average$1,395 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$1,213 | Average$1,688 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,255 | Average$1,540 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |