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$382+ Cheap flights from California to Cairns (CNS)

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LAX — CNS
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
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$382
(Kiwi.com)

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February

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May

Average price

$2,440
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Cheapest flights from California to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/312:20 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
sáb. 6/144:35 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$956
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1010:30 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/2412:25 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,063
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/36:40 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops30h 20mAir New Zealand
sáb. 6/146:40 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/18$1,115
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/107:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand
mié. 11/266:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,141
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/116:41 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/186:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,161
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/910:30 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop25h 15mQantas Airways
mié. 7/166:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/18$1,270
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1011:55 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
jue. 4/2412:25 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,292
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/61:25 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
lun. 5/194:35 pmCNS - SNA
2 stops36h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,370
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1210:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
jue. 6/1912:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,447
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/109:40 amSFO - CNS
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
mié. 11/266:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,543
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/1410:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/236:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,651
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/21:20 amLAX - CNS
2 stops45h 35mANA
sáb. 6/1412:10 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops47h 40mANA
Deal found 2/18$1,740

Find flights from California to Cairns within your budget

Customize 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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California

Fly to

Cairns

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

jue. 5/22

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$938

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

mar. 6/3

12:20 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cairns

sáb. 6/14

4:35 pm-11:17 am

2 stops35h 42m

$956

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

jue. 6/12

10:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

sáb. 6/21

6:45 am-1:50 pm

2 stops48h 05m

$1,052

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

jue. 4/10

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Cairns

jue. 4/24

12:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,063

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

mar. 6/3

6:40 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops30h 20m

Cairns

sáb. 6/14

6:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,115

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

10:05 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

jue. 5/22

2:35 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,173

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

mié. 7/9

10:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

mié. 7/16

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,270

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

jue. 4/10

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

jue. 4/24

12:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,292

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 5/6

1:25 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Cairns

lun. 5/19

4:35 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops36h 47m

$1,370

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mié. 3/19

10:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Cairns

mié. 3/26

6:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 15m

$1,559

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Travel insights for flights from California to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from California to Cairns. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from California?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from California, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $589. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Cairns for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Cairns?

    The most popular route from California to Cairns is San Francisco - Cairns. You may also consider Los Angeles - Cairns or San Jose - Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from California to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,255Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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