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$401+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$819
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$401
(flugladen.de)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,079
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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 November 3, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 11/266:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 48mAir Canada
Sat 11/296:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 11/1$1,152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops43h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/73:30 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,330
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/173:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop33h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 12/248:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,402
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 11/3011:55 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/71:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops40h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/1$1,405
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/1112:35 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops26h 58mQantas Airways
Wed 1/218:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amCNS - LAX
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/2012:38 amLAX - CNS
2 stops41h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,513
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:55 pmCNS - LAX
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/248:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,516
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/1111:45 amCNS - LAX
3 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/218:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,521
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:35 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops43h 12mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/77:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops33h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,562
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/2111:55 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/511:10 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop29h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/3$1,611
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/145:35 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops44h 59mAir Canada
Tue 11/186:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$1,696
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/1411:35 amCNS - SFO
2 stops22h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 11/188:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,808

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to California 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 November 3, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-11:44 am

2 stops22h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

6:10 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$819

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 4/20

11:50 am-4:40 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

9:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 05m

$884

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 4/20

7:15 pm-6:10 am

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

8:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$995

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-7:32 am

2 stops43h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

3:30 pm-4:35 am

1 stop43h 05m

$1,330

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 12/17

3:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop33h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

8:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,402

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 11/30

11:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,405

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 12/11

12:35 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops26h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

8:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,453

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:38 am-11:50 am

2 stops41h 12m

$1,513

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 12/17

11:55 pm-11:50 am

3 stops29h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

8:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,516

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 12/11

11:45 am-10:09 pm

3 stops28h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

8:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,521

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $577). Flying from Cairns to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $978). 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 21h 50m. 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 - San Francisco, Cairns - Los Angeles 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $577). Flying from Cairns to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $978). 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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