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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $547

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Cairns departing on 12/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cheap return flights

These are some of the best return flight deals from California to Cairns that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
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22:50 - 18:15LAX-CNS
26h 25m1 stop
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12:25 - 12:55CNS-LAX
17h 30m1 stop
$1,480
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Sun, 1 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
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18:40 - 11:25SFO-CNS
23h 45m2 stops
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12:25 - 13:50CNS-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$1,516
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Sun, 11 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
22:10 - 22:50LAX-CNS
31h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 13:20CNS-LAX
18h 25m1 stop
$1,793Air New Zealand
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
22:55 - 22:50LAX-CNS
30h 55m1 stop
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19:40 - 16:40CNS-LAX
38h 00m1 stop
$1,799Qantas Airways
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Wed, 18 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 13:45LAX-CNS
23h 10m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:40 - 16:40CNS-LAX
38h 00m1 stop
$1,819Qantas Airways
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Wed, 18 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
22:10 - 22:50LAX-CNS
31h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 13:20CNS-LAX
24h 20m2 stops
$1,822Air New Zealand
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Fiji Airways Logo
22:55 - 11:25SFO-CNS
19h 30m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:25 - 13:45CNS-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$1,877Fiji Airways
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Tue, 22 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul
Fiji Airways Logo
18:06 - 11:25LAX-CNS
48h 19m3 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:25 - 21:40CNS-LAX
26h 15m3 stops
$2,501Fiji Airways
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:25 - 11:10SFO-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
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06:00 - 06:25CNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$2,765United Airlines
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
United Airlines Logo
18:41 - 19:45ONT-CNS
32h 04m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:14CNS-ONT
23h 14m2 stops
$2,932United Airlines
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Wed, 18 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul

Qantas Airways flights from California to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
18 June
LAX22:55Los Angeles
30h 55m
1 stop
CNS22:50Cairns
2 July
CNS19:40Cairns
38h 00m
1 stop
LAX16:40Los Angeles
Qantas Airways
18 June
LAX21:35Los Angeles
23h 10m
1 stop
CNS13:45Cairns
2 July
CNS19:40Cairns
38h 00m
1 stop
LAX16:40Los Angeles
Qantas Airways
1 June
LAX22:50Los Angeles
24h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:40Cairns
31 Aug
CNS09:20Cairns
22h 05m
2 stops
LAX14:25Los Angeles

Cathay Pacific flights from California to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
18 June
LAX01:25Los Angeles
41h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:35Cairns
7 July
CNS17:35Cairns
46h 00m
2 stops
LAX22:35Los Angeles
Cathay Pacific
31 May
LAX01:25Los Angeles
41h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:35Cairns
31 Aug
CNS17:35Cairns
40h 30m
2 stops
LAX17:05Los Angeles
Cathay Pacific
21 July
SFO01:05San Francisco
46h 25m
2 stops
CNS16:30Cairns
31 July
CNS11:45Cairns
40h 45m
2 stops
SFO11:30San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from California is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,660, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of February, then departing from California during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,690.

Cheap California to Cairns flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$547

Fastest flight time

18h 30m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from California in the past 72 hours is $547. The best return flight deal from California to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,480.
The fastest flight from California to Cairns takes 18h 30m
There are no direct flights from California to Cairns. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cairns Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

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

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport 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 Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from California to Cairns

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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $701Free cancellationRating
8.1
190 reviews
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