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 2022: compare California to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.
When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Cairns (CA - CNS)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Cairns as you normally would.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from California in July are about $1,517 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $986.

Cheap flights from California to Cairns in June, July 2022

The best prices found for California to CNS flights for June, July
12 Jul - 22 Jul
$1,356pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
12 Jul - 19 Jul
$1,379pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
12 Jul - 23 Jul
$1,411pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles

California to Cairns 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cairns from California found for this year
17 Sep - 18 Oct
$1,012pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
18 Oct - 27 Oct
$1,019pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Air Canada
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Air Canada
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
21 Aug - 25 Oct
$1,034pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Air Canada
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Air Canada
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles

Last minute flights from California to Cairns

Late deals on round-trip flights to Cairns from California, departing today and this week
10 Jul - 23 Jul
$2,572pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Qantas Airways
 
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Qantas Airways
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
10 Jul - 21 Jul
$2,600pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Qantas Airways
 
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Qantas Airways
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
10 Jul - 21 Jul
$2,602pp
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
3:55 pm - 4:35 am
Major Airline
1 Stop
19h 40m
LAX - CNS
Major Airline
$942
JustFly
9:20 pm - 11:55 am
ANA
2 Stops
45h 35m
LAX - CNS
ANA
$1,047
5:50 pm - 7:05 am
Air New Zealand
1 Stop
20h 15m
LAX - CNS
Air New Zealand
$1,077
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Flight FAQs

From California to Cairns

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.

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 Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

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 $1,012, but on average you can expect to pay $1,070.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Cairns for under $2,600?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $2,600.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $635. However, be on the lookout for offers from Major Airline and ANA, as they are both options that can get you from California to Cairns for a low price.

What are the cheapest flights from California to Cairns?

While on average a flight from California to Cairns is generally $3,129, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $944. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Cairns), you can expect to pay $1,062 for that flight.

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 Juneyao Airlines, 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 Los Angeles - Cairns. You may also consider San Francisco - Cairns or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Cairns.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Cairns, Australia

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Cairns from California?

Information is based on travel restrictions from California to Cairns

Most visitors from California need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cairns.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Cairns.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Cairns.

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Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.


Do I need a test to fly back to California from Cairns?

Returning to California from Cairns

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cairns are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cairns are not required to quarantine after entering California.

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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 = $1.46
Average temperature for June in Cairns
78.8 °F
Avg rainfall for June in Cairns
1.5 ″

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