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$357+ 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to California

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 January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 8/2012:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Thu 8/2711:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/28$714
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 6/1112:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Thu 6/2511:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$754
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1412:35 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1810:35 pm
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$851
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/1412:35 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/2111:35 pm
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$875
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/182:25 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/711:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,016
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/411:30 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,036
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/182:25 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/510:10 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,038
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:00 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops23h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/299:05 pm
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,064
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/611:30 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,064
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/1011:45 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/299:30 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops23h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,206
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:05 am
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/299:30 pm
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,268
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 am
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops26h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 3/171:20 pm
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops31h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$1,459

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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$754
(BestPriceTravel)

One-way from

$357
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$774
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Sat 2/14

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

10:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops40h 45m

$851

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 3/14

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

11:35 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$875

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 3/18

2:25 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

11:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,035

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

11:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,036

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

9:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$1,064

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 6/11

6:00 am-1:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/25

10:10 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,084

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 3/18

6:40 am-1:30 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

11:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,093

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 3/10

11:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

9:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,206

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 3/10

9:05 am-4:55 pm

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

9:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,268

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops28h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,298

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to California

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 22h 10m. 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 - 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, 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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