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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $802

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:40
LAX
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CNS
18h 45m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 - 13:05
CNS
-
LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,338Fiji Airways
Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:40
LAX
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CNS
18h 45m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 - 13:05
CNS
-
LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,349Fiji Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 08:30
LAX
-
CNS
18h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 13:05
CNS
-
LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,528Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 08:30
LAX
-
CNS
42h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 13:05
CNS
-
LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,530Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
United Airlines Logo
19:13 - 11:10
ONT
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CNS
22h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:22
CNS
-
ONT
26h 22m
2 stops
$1,797United Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
United Airlines Logo
15:05 - 19:10
SNA
-
CNS
35h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:32
CNS
-
SNA
26h 32m
2 stops
$1,862United Airlines
Sat, 17 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
42h 35m
2 stops
$2,044Air New Zealand
Sun, 9 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
Air Canada Logo
16:50 - 14:00
LAS
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CNS
27h 10m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:59
CNS
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LAS
27h 59m
2 stops
$2,061Air Canada
Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Air Canada Logo
19:30 - 11:10
SFO
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CNS
22h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 10:20
CNS
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SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$2,339Air Canada
Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
47h 55m
2 stops
$2,452Air New Zealand
Sun, 14 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

United Airlines flights from California to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
23 Sept
LAX22:40Los Angeles Los Angeles
28h 40m
1 stop
CNS20:20Cairns
30 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 29m
2 stops
LAX15:29Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,647
United Airlines
3 Aug
LAX22:45Los Angeles Los Angeles
24h 10m
1 stop
CNS15:55Cairns
11 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
21h 35m
2 stops
LAX10:35Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,657
United Airlines
2 Aug
LAX17:10Los Angeles Los Angeles
25h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
12 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
21h 35m
2 stops
LAX10:35Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,658

Air New Zealand flights from California to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
9 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
20 Aug
CNS11:20Cairns
42h 35m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,044
Air New Zealand
14 June
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
27 June
CNS06:00Cairns
47h 55m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,452
Air New Zealand
14 June
SFO22:05San Francisco
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
27 June
CNS06:00Cairns
47h 55m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,468

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Cairns that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,338

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,349
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/7

21:30-08:30

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Mon 17/8

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,528

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 1/8

21:30-08:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairns

Thu 13/8

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,530

OntarioCairns

ONT - CNS

ONTCNS

Ontario

Mon 21/9

19:13-11:10

2 stops22h 57m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

06:00-15:22

2 stops26h 22m

$1,797

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 17/10

15:05-19:10

2 stops35h 05m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

06:00-15:32

2 stops26h 32m

$1,862

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/8

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

11:20-12:55

2 stops42h 35m

$2,044

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/11

16:50-14:00

2 stops27h 10m

Cairns

Fri 13/11

06:00-15:59

2 stops27h 59m

$2,061

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

19:30-11:10

2 stops22h 40m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$2,339

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sat 27/6

06:00-12:55

2 stops47h 55m

$2,452

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Cairns

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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 $0, 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 June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $503.

Can stopping save me money on California to Cairns flights?

You could potentially save up to 62% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Cairns flight.

Cheap California to Cairns flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Cairns

Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Cairns takes 18h 45m
There are no direct flights from California to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from California to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying 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.

  • 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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Can I find flights from California to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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