How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 19h and 19h 50m, respectively.

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cairns

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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As of December 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Cairns Airport.

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.

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LAX

CNS

19h 00m1 stop

12:35 - 12:00

CNS

LAX

17h 25m1 stop

$1,396Fiji Airways

Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

22:35 - 17:15

LAX

CNS

24h 40m2 stops

06:00 - 12:00

CNS

LAX

24h 00m2 stops

$1,446Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

22:25 - 11:50

LAX

CNS

20h 25m1 stop

14:50 - 15:30

CNS

LAX

17h 40m1 stop

$1,588Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

11:25 - 09:55

SFO

CNS

28h 30m1 stop

11:25 - 16:20

CNS

SFO

22h 55m1 stop

$1,642Cathay Pacific

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

16:30 - 14:05

SFO

CNS

27h 35m2 stops

11:50 - 21:04

CNS

SFO

26h 14m2 stops

$1,947Qantas Airways

Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 15 May

14:36 - 11:00

SFO

CNS

26h 24m2 stops

15:35 - 21:04

CNS

SFO

22h 29m2 stops

$2,016American Airlines

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11:25 - 09:55

SFO

CNS

28h 30m1 stop

11:25 - 16:05

CNS

SFO

22h 40m1 stop

$2,040Cathay Pacific

Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

18:37 - 11:00

ONT

CNS

23h 23m2 stops

06:00 - 12:18

CNS

ONT

23h 18m2 stops

$2,100United Airlines

Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

13:53 - 14:00

ONT

CNS

30h 07m2 stops

06:00 - 12:48

CNS

ONT

24h 48m2 stops

$2,105United Airlines

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09:30 - 11:00

SNA

CNS

31h 30m2 stops

15:35 - 08:55

CNS

SNA

35h 20m3 stops

$2,399American Airlines

Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

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Fiji Airways

24 Jan

LAX22:35Los Angeles

19h 00m

1 stop

CNS11:35Cairns

31 Jan

CNS12:35Cairns

17h 25m

1 stop

LAX12:00Los Angeles

$1,396

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20 Dec

SFO21:45San Francisco

19h 50m

1 stop

CNS11:35Cairns

3 Jan

CNS12:35Cairns

18h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:50San Francisco

$6,117

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20 Dec

SFO11:03San Francisco

30h 32m

2 stops

CNS11:35Cairns

3 Jan

CNS12:35Cairns

18h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:50San Francisco

$6,120

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4 May

LAX22:35Los Angeles

21h 25m

1 stop

CNS13:00Cairns

13 May

CNS06:00Cairns

20h 57m

2 stops

LAX09:57Los Angeles

$1,938

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19 Feb

LAX22:35Los Angeles

22h 20m

1 stop

CNS14:55Cairns

23 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

26h 58m

2 stops

LAX14:58Los Angeles

$1,953

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19 Feb

LAX13:25Los Angeles

30h 35m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

23 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

22h 08m

2 stops

LAX10:08Los Angeles

$1,955

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Sat 24/1

22:35-11:35

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

12:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,396

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LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 25/1

22:35-17:15

2 stops24h 40m

Cairns

Sun 1/2

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 00m

$1,446

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

22:25-11:50

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

14:50-15:30

1 stop17h 40m

$1,588

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

11:25-16:20

1 stop22h 55m

$1,642

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

16:30-14:05

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

11:50-21:04

2 stops26h 14m

$1,947

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

14:36-11:00

2 stops26h 24m

Cairns

Thu 14/5

15:35-21:04

2 stops22h 29m

$2,016

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SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

11:25-09:55

1 stop28h 30m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop22h 40m

$2,040

OntarioCairns

ONT - CNS

ONTCNS

Ontario

Tue 10/3

18:37-11:00

2 stops23h 23m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

06:00-12:18

2 stops23h 18m

$2,100

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ONT - CNS

ONTCNS

Ontario

Sat 28/2

13:53-14:00

2 stops30h 07m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-12:48

2 stops24h 48m

$2,105

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 24/1

09:30-11:00

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

15:35-08:55

3 stops35h 20m

$2,399

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from California is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,488, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of August, then departing from California during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,528.

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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Cairns Airport?
As of December 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Cairns Airport.
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.

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You could potentially save up to 57% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Cairns flight.

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cairns

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 19h and 19h 50m, respectively.

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