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$528+ Cheap flights from California to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from California to Cairns
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/59:30 amLAX - CNS
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/127:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,086
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/510:35 amONT - CNS
2 stops34h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/126:00 amCNS - ONT
2 stops26h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/55:56 pmSNA - CNS
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/126:00 amCNS - SNA
2 stops24h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,195
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/52:00 pmSNA - CNS
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1212:45 pmCNS - SNA
3 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/17:35 amCNS - SFO
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,903
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/241:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 12/3112:45 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$2,949
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/53:35 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops50h 30mEmirates
Thu 12/1212:45 pmCNS - LAX
3 stops66h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/21$2,990
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2611:35 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops42h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/3112:00 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$3,333
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/269:40 amSFO - CNS
1 stop61h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/56:35 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/20$4,861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/2411:05 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/46:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$7,467
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2412:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops47h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 1/111:25 amCNS - SFO
1 stop40h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/20$10,604
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:35 amSJC - CNS
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 1/36:35 pmCNS - SJC
2 stops35h 19mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/20$10,922

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Tue 5/20

12:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$926

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

5:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Tue 5/20

12:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,072

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

8:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops47h 30m

Cairns

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-1:28 pm

2 stops24h 28m

$1,197

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

3:40 pm-4:35 am

1 stop42h 55m

Cairns

Fri 1/17

6:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,220

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 5/12

1:20 am-3:55 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Cairns

Tue 5/20

12:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops47h 40m

$1,444

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

7:13 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops25h 52m

Cairns

Fri 4/4

5:35 pm-1:56 pm

2 stops37h 21m

$1,474

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

11:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

Fri 4/25

6:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

$1,636

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

6:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$1,670

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 1/5

7:05 am-10:30 pm

2 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Sun 1/12

11:25 am-8:10 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,962

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

7:00 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops34h 35m

Cairns

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-6:06 pm

3 stops29h 06m

$2,037

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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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and Qantas Airways 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
200 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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 $564. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and United 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 Los Angeles - Cairns. You may also consider San Francisco - 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.

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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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,117Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,267Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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