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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $504

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Multiple Airlines Logo
23:35 - 11:35
LAX
-
CNS
19h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 13:00
CNS
-
LAX
23h 20m
2 stops
$1,282Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 11:35
LAX
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CNS
19h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 12:00
CNS
-
LAX
35h 55m
2 stops
$1,303Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 09:20
LAX
-
CNS
18h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 13:00
CNS
-
LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,342Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
16:59 - 14:05
SFO
-
CNS
28h 06m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:45 - 16:55
CNS
-
SFO
22h 10m
2 stops
$1,936Qantas Airways
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
21:15 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
44h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 12:55
CNS
-
SFO
38h 20m
2 stops
$1,997Air New Zealand
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 16:15
LAS
-
CNS
30h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 19:45
CNS
-
LAS
31h 45m
2 stops
$2,252Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
United Airlines Logo
18:37 - 14:00
ONT
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CNS
25h 23m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 19:54
CNS
-
ONT
31h 54m
2 stops
$2,310United Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
United Airlines Logo
18:37 - 19:05
ONT
-
CNS
30h 28m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:18
CNS
-
ONT
23h 18m
2 stops
$2,340United Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:35 - 17:20
LAS
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CNS
33h 45m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 20:27
CNS
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LAS
43h 52m
3 stops
$3,724Singapore Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:35 - 17:20
LAS
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CNS
33h 45m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 20:27
CNS
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LAS
43h 52m
3 stops
$4,011Singapore Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

Fiji Airways flights from California to Cairns

Our best Fiji Airways deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Fiji Airways
19 Feb
LAX22:35Los Angeles
19h 00m
1 stop
CNS11:35Cairns
23 Feb
CNS12:35Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX12:00Los Angeles
$1,681
Fiji Airways
18 Apr
LAX23:55Los Angeles
42h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:15Cairns
21 Apr
CNS19:10Cairns
34h 45m
2 stops
LAX12:55Los Angeles
$1,859

Qantas Airways flights from California to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
24 Feb
LAX20:50Los Angeles
20h 10m
1 stop
CNS11:00Cairns
3 Mar
CNS17:35Cairns
38h 55m
1 stop
LAX14:30Los Angeles
$1,727
Qantas Airways
10 Mar
SFO16:59San Francisco
28h 06m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
17 Mar
CNS11:45Cairns
22h 10m
2 stops
SFO16:55San Francisco
$1,936
Qantas Airways
4 July
LAX23:30Los Angeles
25h 05m
1 stop
CNS17:35Cairns
26 July
CNS15:35Cairns
17h 55m
1 stop
LAX16:30Los Angeles
$1,966

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Cairns 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 26 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

23:35-11:35

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

06:40-13:00

2 stops23h 20m

$1,282

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

22:35-11:35

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

18:05-12:00

2 stops35h 55m

$1,303

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

21:50-09:20

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

12:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,342

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

16:59-14:05

2 stops28h 06m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

11:45-16:55

2 stops22h 10m

$1,936

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

21:15-10:45

2 stops44h 30m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

15:35-12:55

2 stops38h 20m

$1,997

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/2

15:20-16:15

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Mon 9/2

06:00-19:45

2 stops31h 45m

$2,252

OntarioCairns

ONT - CNS

ONTCNS

Ontario

Mon 23/2

18:37-14:00

2 stops25h 23m

Cairns

Mon 2/3

06:00-19:54

2 stops31h 54m

$2,310

OntarioCairns

ONT - CNS

ONTCNS

Ontario

Wed 4/3

18:37-19:05

2 stops30h 28m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

06:00-12:18

2 stops23h 18m

$2,340

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 28/2

13:35-17:20

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

18:35-20:27

3 stops43h 52m

$3,724

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 28/2

13:35-17:20

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

18:35-20:27

3 stops43h 52m

$4,011

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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 $1,262, 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 May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,394.

Can stopping save me money on California to Cairns flights?

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

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Fastest flight time

19h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Cairns takes 19h 00m
There are no direct flights from California to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from California to Cairns.
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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 $564Free cancellationRating
8.0
222 reviews
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