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$372+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to California

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$910
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$372
(oojo)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$760
From Cairns to California
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
dom. 10/266:40 amCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/210:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$910
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/253:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
sáb. 11/110:25 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$966
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/256:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/111:40 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$993
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/256:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/19:30 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$995
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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. 11/146:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 20mAir Canada
mar. 11/186:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9$1,022
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
dom. 10/2612:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
dom. 11/28:15 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
dom. 10/2611:35 amCNS - SFO
2 stops51h 40mCathay Pacific
sáb. 11/112:35 amSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$1,055
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/2611:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 55mVirgin Australia
dom. 11/26:55 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops34h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$1,080
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/255:20 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific
vie. 10/3112:20 amLAX - CNS
2 stops41h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/10$1,262
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
mié. 11/2610:55 amCNS - LAX
1 stop37h 05mVirgin Australia
sáb. 11/2910:40 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/9$1,289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/266:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops22h 43mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/295:20 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops36h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,290
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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. 1/216:35 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops28h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/10$1,331

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

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Cairns

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 10/26

6:40 am-1:25 pm

2 stops23h 45m

San Francisco

dom. 11/2

10:05 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$910

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jue. 2/26

6:00 am-3:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Los Angeles

dom. 3/8

11:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop41h 40m

$925

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

sáb. 10/25

3:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/1

10:25 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$966

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jue. 2/26

6:00 am-8:14 pm

2 stops32h 14m

Los Angeles

dom. 3/8

11:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$971

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

sáb. 10/25

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/1

11:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$993

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

vie. 11/14

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 11/18

6:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,022

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 10/26

12:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

dom. 11/2

8:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,036

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 10/26

11:35 am-10:15 pm

2 stops51h 40m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

12:35 am-4:50 pm

2 stops47h 15m

$1,055

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jue. 2/26

11:35 am-7:25 am

1 stop37h 50m

Los Angeles

dom. 3/8

10:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 25m

$1,073

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

dom. 10/26

11:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

dom. 11/2

6:55 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops34h 10m

$1,080

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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 $325). 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to California?

    Departing from Cairns to California will take you 18h 05m. There are 7185 mi between Cairns and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to California?

    Most travelers choose Cairns - Los Angeles, Cairns - San Francisco or Cairns - Long Beach Municipal when deciding on the best route from Cairns to California.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to California 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 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 $325). 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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