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$525+ Cheap flights from Riverside, 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$949
(oojo)

One-way from

$525
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,120
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sat 2/2110:35 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 2/2812:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/8$949
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/311:45 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 2/102:50 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,010
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sun 9/69:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/310:55 amCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/6$1,063
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sun 8/210:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1011:55 amCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/7$1,067
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/189:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 4/96:20 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop28h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,071
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 8/111:55 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Mon 8/1012:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,078
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/39:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/2412:00 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,082
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1610:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 10/242:55 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/8$1,083

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Sat 2/28

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$949

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

11:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Tue 2/10

2:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,010

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-11:00 am

2 stops21h 55m

Cairns

Sun 3/1

5:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops35h 40m

$1,067

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

$1,081

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

9:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop40h 55m

Cairns

Sun 3/1

6:40 am-12:30 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,081

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

8:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Sun 3/1

5:35 pm-7:00 am

2 stops55h 25m

$1,126

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

9:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Thu 4/9

12:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,149

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

9:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Tue 4/7

11:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,149

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

9:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,149

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

9:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Cairns

Fri 4/10

12:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,150

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Cairns

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Riverside 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 January 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways from Riverside to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
8.0
Very good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
968 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Riverside. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from Riverside per day from 2 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Riverside to Cairns can take about 19h. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $949. Airlines will cover a distance of 7185 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $315 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $532 and $543, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Riverside 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 Riverside to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$377Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,094Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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