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$373+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to California

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$690
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$373
(BYOjet)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,207
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This BYOjet 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Thu 4/2410:45 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$690
This BYOjet 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1512:25 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 4/2911:55 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$793
This BestPriceTravel 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:40 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2911:55 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$846
This BestPriceTravel 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops20h 34mVirgin Australia
Tue 4/296:50 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops28h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/20$1,088
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:25 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/2410:00 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,322
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.
Thu 4/176:00 amCNS - LAX
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/246:00 amLAX - CNS
2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,403
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/66:40 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops60h 20mEmirates
Sun 4/135:05 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops49h 00mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$2,234
This Aunt Betty 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:15 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops45h 53mQantas Airways
Thu 4/245:58 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops25h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$2,388
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:00 amCNS - LAX
3 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 4/243:40 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$4,008

Find flights from Cairns to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to California 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 February 20, 2025.

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Cairns

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 4/17

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

$690

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 4/15

12:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$793

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 4/15

6:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$846

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 3/22

12:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop36h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

9:10 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,063

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/22

10:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop41h 00m

$1,078

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-9:02 pm

2 stops32h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

10:55 pm-11:10 am

2 stops43h 15m

$1,086

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 3/22

12:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

12:20 am-11:55 am

2 stops42h 35m

$1,157

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 4/17

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

10:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,322

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 4/6

6:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops60h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

5:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops49h 00m

$2,234

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 4/17

12:15 pm-5:08 pm

3 stops45h 53m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

5:58 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$2,388

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $246). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Cairns to California by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    If you book a flight to California from Cairns, you will be flying from 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 Cairns to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $373 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $632 and Virgin Australia from $660 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Cairns - Los Angeles, Cairns - San Francisco or Cairns - Long Beach Municipal when deciding on the best route from Cairns to California.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to California 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 Cairns to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to California (average of $246). Flying from Cairns to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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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