What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to California?

Air Canada and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to California

Which airlines fly to California?

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Cairns according to our data. Fiji Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to California?

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:35 - 12:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,020Fiji Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

12:35 - 12:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,034Fiji Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

12:35 - 12:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,136Fiji Airways

Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

17:40 - 06:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 25m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith

23:10 - 13:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

21h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,193Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

06:45 - 06:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

23:10 - 18:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

26h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,194Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

06:45 - 06:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

23:10 - 20:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

28h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,221Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

11:40 - 18:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 25m1 stop Melbourne

22:35 - 13:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

21h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,265Qantas Airways

Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

11:40 - 18:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 25m1 stop Melbourne

22:35 - 13:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

21h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,265Qantas Airways

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

11:55 - 13:20CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:10 - 16:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

27h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

$3,001Air New Zealand

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Dec

11:55 - 13:20CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:10 - 14:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

25h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

$10,239Air New Zealand

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Dec

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19:15 - 21:10CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

42h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

00:30 - 15:55SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

46h 25m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$7,543Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

15:35 - 05:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:15 - 09:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

32h 05m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$9,602Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

19:15 - 13:55CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

35h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

01:40 - 04:30SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

33h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$9,779Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

06:00 - 13:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 05m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

13:10 - 04:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

22h 20m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$9,840Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

06:50 - 17:45CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

27h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:30 - 13:40SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

22h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$10,193Qantas Airways

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

06:50 - 14:30CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:55 - 13:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

21h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$10,497Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

19:00 - 14:15CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

36h 15m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

22:33 - 23:20SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

55h 47m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

$15,441Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

19:15 - 13:55CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

18:45 - 23:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

35h 35m3 stops San Francisco Melbourne Brisbane

$17,759Virgin Australia

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

12:35 - 11:12CNS Cairns-SFO San Francisco

39h 37m3 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:45 - 22:45SFO San Francisco-CNS Cairns

42h 00m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$23,733Qantas Airways

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to California

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Qantas Airways

19 Jan

CNS11:40Cairns

24h 25m

1 stop

LAX18:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

27 Jan

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 00m

1 stop

CNS13:35Cairns

$1,265

Qantas Airways

9 Sept

CNS17:40Cairns

29h 20m

2 stops

LAX06:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

16 Sept

LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 00m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$1,267

Qantas Airways

15 Sept

CNS17:40Cairns

29h 20m

2 stops

LAX06:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

22 Sept

LAX21:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 05m

1 stop

CNS10:35Cairns

$1,270

Air Canada flights from Cairns to California

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to California flight tickets

Air Canada

27 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

23h 40m

2 stops

LAX11:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

30 Jan

LAX15:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 40m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,433

Air Canada

27 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

23h 40m

2 stops

LAX11:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

30 Jan

LAX15:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 40m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,439

Air Canada

21 Oct

CNS06:00Cairns

21h 20m

2 stops

SFO10:20San Francisco

25 Oct

SFO18:53San Francisco

26h 07m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$2,230

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Thu 19/11

12:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

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1 stop19h 00m

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1 stop17h 25m

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12:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

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17:40-06:05

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$1,193

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06:45-06:05

1 stop40h 20m

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Sun 13/9

23:10-18:25

1 stop26h 15m

$1,194

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Cairns

Wed 9/9

06:45-06:00

1 stop40h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

23:10-20:15

1 stop28h 05m

$1,221

CairnsLos Angeles

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CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 20/1

11:40-18:05

1 stop24h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

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22:35-13:35

1 stop21h 00m

$1,265

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 21/1

11:40-18:05

1 stop24h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/1

22:35-13:35

1 stop21h 00m

$1,265

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 10/9

11:55-13:20

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 13/12

19:10-16:50

2 stops27h 40m

$3,001

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 10/9

11:55-13:20

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

19:10-14:55

2 stops25h 45m

$10,239

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from Cairns is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $899, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in July, then you should wait until January to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,099.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 25m
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The fastest flight from Cairns to California takes 17h 25m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to California?
As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to California

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $899	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 251 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,096	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,079 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,200	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 659 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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