Cheap flights from California (CA) to Cairns (CNS)

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How to find the cheapest flight from
California to Cairns (CNS)

All the information you need to plan the best null to CNS flight in 2021: compare California to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.

Cheap flights from California to Cairns in May, June 2021

The best prices found for California to CNS flights for May, June
10 Jun - 17 Jun
$4,261pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
16 Jun - 24 Aug
$4,261pp
SFO
San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
10 Jun - 17 Jun
$4,281pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles

California to Cairns 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cairns from California found for this year
11 Sep - 25 Sep
$1,047pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
25 Nov - 5 Dec
$1,079pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
1 Nov - 13 Dec
$1,215pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles

One-way flights to Cairns from California

The cheapest one-way flights from California to Cairns
7:15 pm - 10:35 am
Qantas Airways
1 Stop
22h 20m
LAX - CNS
Qantas Airways
$2,187
7:15 pm - 8:35 am
American Airlines
1 Stop
20h 20m
LAX - CNS
American Airlines
$3,821
6:35 pm - 10:20 am
Multiple Airlines
2 Stops
22h 45m
LAX - CNS
Multiple Airlines
$5,913
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Flight FAQs

From California to Cairns

Are flight prices decreasing from California to Cairns due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both California and Cairns for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Which airlines flying from California to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from California to Cairns that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

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.

Can I find flights from California to Cairns for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Cairns for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,047, but on average you can expect to pay $2,250.

Are there nonstop flights from California to Cairns for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

There are no nonstop flights from California to Cairns, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Cairns?

When booking a flight from California to Cairns, you may want to consider flying on Delta, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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 Burbank Bob Hope - Cairns.

What are the cheapest Flights from California to Cairns?

The cheapest flight price from California to Cairns is $573. On average you can expect to pay $2,430. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cairns), can usually be booked for $2,757.

How long is the flight from California to Cairns?

Departing from California to Cairns will take you 21h 50m. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from California to Cairns round-trip?

According to our current data, ANA ($1,673), and Singapore Airlines ($2,000) offers the cheapest pricing from California to Cairns.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Cairns are ANA ($2,141), Qantas Airways ($2,187), and American Airlines ($2,776).

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Destination information for Cairns

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from California to Cairns.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = $1.29
Average temperature for May in Cairns
82.4 °F
Avg rainfall for May in Cairns
3.3 ″

Airports servicing

Bakersfield (BFL)
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Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR)
Crescent City (CEC)
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Airports servicing Cairns

Cairns (CNS)

Top 4 airlines flying from California to Cairns

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Cairns choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Virgin Australia 		$548 $911 No cancel fee 80%
Air New Zealand 		$740 $983 No cancel fee 78%
Delta 		$811 $1,129 No cancel fee N/A
Qantas Airways 		$601 $1,314 No cancel fee 74%

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