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$529+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Cairns
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2510:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 1/85:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,207
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2510:35 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/86:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,778
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/257:13 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops45h 32mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/86:00 amCNS - LAX
3 stops26h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/16$3,543
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:15 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops43h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/3011:25 amCNS - LAX
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/16$4,617
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:25 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 12/305:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$5,041
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2511:40 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops47h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 1/85:35 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/17$5,194

Find flight deals from Irvine to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,016
(oojo)

One-way from

$529
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,735
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Cairns that are best for you.

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Irvine

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Cairns

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

7:05 pm-11:00 am

2 stops21h 55m

Cairns

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$1,074

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Fri 2/13

3:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,082

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 4/3

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Fri 4/24

12:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,084

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,098

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 5/14

12:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,104

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

9:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Cairns

Mon 3/16

5:35 pm-11:40 am

2 stops35h 05m

$1,134

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Cairns

Sat 5/16

1:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,172

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

11:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Cairns

Sat 5/2

1:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,172

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

11:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Mon 4/27

6:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$1,173

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

11:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Sat 5/16

1:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,173

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Deals found on 12/16

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Cairns?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Irvine to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways from Irvine to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Irvine?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Irvine, 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. There are 0 flights from Irvine to Cairns per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Cairns in 18h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, or Fiji Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Irvine to Cairns is about 7185 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $315. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Cairns for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Cairns?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Irvine to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 Irvine to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$634Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,095Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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