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$407+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to California

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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to California flight deals. Data was last updated agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,064
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$407
(Fiji Airways)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,024
From Cairns to California
One-way flight from Cairns to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/1811:55 amCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
dom. 8/249:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/12$876
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/2812:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/38:00 amLAX - CNS
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,064
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/116:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops22h 47mVirgin Australia
mié. 1/214:00 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops30h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/14$1,067
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/145:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops35h 04mAir Canada
mar. 11/181:20 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops30h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$1,100
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/186:50 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops57h 30mCathay Pacific
sáb. 8/231:25 amLAX - CNS
2 stops47h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12$1,103
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/197:15 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop27h 50mVirgin Australia
vie. 10/1010:40 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop27h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/13$1,169
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/1111:35 amCNS - LAX
1 stop37h 50mQantas Airways
mié. 1/218:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,180
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
sáb. 8/305:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops46h 20mCathay Pacific
mié. 9/1712:20 amSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$1,265
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/316:45 amCNS - SFO
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/1711:10 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,310
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
dom. 8/315:20 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops46h 35mCathay Pacific
mar. 9/1612:20 amSFO - CNS
2 stops48h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$1,349
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/1411:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia
mar. 11/1811:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/12$1,791
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/316:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mVirgin Australia
mié. 9/1711:00 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/13$1,810

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jue. 8/28

12:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Los Angeles

mié. 9/3

8:00 am-4:25 am

2 stops27h 25m

$1,064

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jue. 12/11

6:00 am-10:47 am

2 stops22h 47m

Los Angeles

mié. 1/21

4:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,067

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

vie. 11/14

5:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops40h 00m

San Francisco

mar. 11/18

6:53 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$1,100

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

vie. 9/19

7:15 pm-6:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles

vie. 10/10

10:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,169

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jue. 12/11

11:35 am-7:25 am

1 stop37h 50m

Los Angeles

mié. 1/21

8:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,180

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

sáb. 9/13

7:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops39h 50m

San Francisco

jue. 9/18

11:10 pm-8:35 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,241

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

sáb. 8/30

5:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops46h 20m

San Francisco

mié. 9/17

12:20 am-4:30 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$1,265

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 8/31

6:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops33h 10m

San Francisco

mié. 9/17

11:10 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops48h 20m

$1,310

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 8/31

5:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops46h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 9/16

12:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops48h 40m

$1,349

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

jue. 8/28

12:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$407

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/12

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $246). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $246). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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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