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$537+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Wed 1/28
Wed 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to California

Best flights from Cairns to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 29, 2025.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Thu 1/226:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/2610:35 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$782
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 2/105:35 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/178:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/27$1,082
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:25 amCNS - LAX
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/269:15 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop42h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/27$1,169
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 1/2512:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 2/18:30 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/27$1,310
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 3/136:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops31h 34mAir Canada
Tue 3/174:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 12/26$1,477
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 1/256:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/110:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,138
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/511:25 amCNS - LAX
1 stop39h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/99:15 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop42h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$1,201
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:25 amCNS - LAX
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/179:25 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Fri 3/206:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/2310:25 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,210
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 3/1312:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 3/179:30 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/26$1,691
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:55 amCNS - LGB
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/267:20 amLGB - CNS
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$2,425

Find flight deals from Cairns to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$782
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$538
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,036
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

10:35 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$782

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 2/10

5:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops35h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

8:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,082

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

10:05 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,138

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 1/22

11:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

9:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop42h 40m

$1,169

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 2/10

11:25 am-8:55 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

9:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 25m

$1,171

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop39h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

9:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop42h 40m

$1,201

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-9:48 pm

2 stops32h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

10:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 25m

$1,210

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 1/25

12:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

8:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,310

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops31h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

4:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,477

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 3/13

12:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

9:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,691

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Deals found on 12/29

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $565). Flying from Cairns to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,069). 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 20m. There are 7019 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 - Long Beach Municipal or Cairns - San Francisco 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $565). Flying from Cairns to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,069). 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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