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$538+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
févr. 5 — févr. 121
jeu. 2/5
jeu. 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to California flight deals. Data was last updated janvier 6, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$538
(Orbitz)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$774
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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 janvier 6, 2026.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
jeu. 2/1912:35 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
jeu. 2/2610:35 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/5$704
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
jeu. 2/196:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 2/266:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,002
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
lun. 8/1012:40 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
sam. 8/1511:55 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,203
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
jeu. 2/511:45 amCNS - LAX
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
lun. 2/98:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop32h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,219
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 2/206:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
ven. 2/276:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,230
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/106:15 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops59h 35mSingapore Airlines
ven. 8/1412:15 amLAX - CNS
1 stop47h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,271
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 2/209:20 amCNS - LAX
2 stops21h 10mQantas Airways
ven. 2/278:50 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,295
This BestPriceTravel 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/236:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
lun. 3/29:40 amSFO - CNS
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,324
This BestPriceTravel 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/236:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
lun. 3/26:52 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops26h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$1,329
This Aunt Betty 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/236:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/26:43 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,377
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
ven. 3/136:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops31h 34mAir Canada
mar. 3/176:52 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops27h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 1/5$1,412
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
ven. 3/1312:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
mar. 3/179:30 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,687

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Cairns

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jeu. 2/19

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

jeu. 2/26

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

$704

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jeu. 2/19

6:00 am-1:24 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Los Angeles

jeu. 2/26

6:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,002

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

sam. 3/21

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

sam. 4/4

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

$1,035

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

dim. 3/22

12:05 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Los Angeles

jeu. 4/9

10:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop17h 30m

$1,189

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

jeu. 2/5

11:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Los Angeles

lun. 2/9

8:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,219

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

lun. 3/23

11:45 am-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Los Angeles

ven. 4/10

10:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,220

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

mar. 3/17

2:40 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

mer. 4/8

11:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,222

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

lun. 3/23

12:35 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Los Angeles

mer. 4/8

12:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,230

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

ven. 2/20

6:00 am-11:48 am

2 stops23h 48m

Los Angeles

ven. 2/27

6:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,230

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

mer. 3/18

6:00 am-2:28 pm

2 stops25h 28m

Los Angeles

mer. 4/8

10:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,256

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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 17h 25m. 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 - 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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