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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $991

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
28 Dec — 4 Jan1
1 adult

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 23 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,601

One-way from

$991
20/2-11/3
  • 20/2-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • California to Cairns
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • California to Cairns

Find flight deals from California to Cairns

Best flights from California to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2024.

Thu 20/217:00LAX - CNS
2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/306:40CNS - LAX
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,601
Sat 22/300:35SFO - CNS
1 stop40h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/312:35CNS - SFO
2 stops45h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12$2,347
Thu 20/220:10LAX - CNS
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 11/314:35CNS - LAX
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$2,411
Mon 20/116:35SFO - CNS
2 stops27h 25mAir Canada
Mon 27/106:00CNS - SFO
2 stops25h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 22/12$2,491
Sun 23/320:50SFO - CNS
2 stops24h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/320:30CNS - SFO
2 stops56h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/12$2,582
Wed 16/411:30SFO - CNS
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 25/418:15CNS - SFO
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/12$2,626
Wed 16/413:30SFO - CNS
2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 25/406:00CNS - SFO
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12$2,664
Wed 19/200:05LAX - CNS
2 stops64h 10mANA
Tue 11/315:45CNS - LAX
2 stops40h 20mANA
Deal found 22/12$3,929
Mon 20/120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/111:25CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$2,087
Thu 20/212:52LAX - CNS
2 stops58h 28mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/309:15CNS - LAX
3 stops44h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/12$3,139
Mon 20/110:11SFO - CNS
2 stops37h 24mQantas Airways
Mon 27/114:35CNS - SFO
3 stops38h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$3,545
Sun 23/319:25SJC - CNS
3 stops52h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/318:35CNS - SJC
2 stops39h 06mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/12$3,363

Find flights from California to Cairns within your budget

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 20/2

17:00-10:15

2 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

06:40-13:10

1 stop23h 30m

$1,601

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

20:15-06:10

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Mon 27/1

11:25-13:40

1 stop20h 15m

$2,087

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

00:35-10:30

1 stop40h 55m

Cairns

Fri 28/3

12:35-17:20

2 stops45h 45m

$2,347

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 20/2

20:10-12:00

1 stop21h 50m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

14:35-18:25

1 stop20h 50m

$2,411

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

16:35-14:00

2 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/1

06:00-13:56

2 stops25h 56m

$2,491

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 23/3

20:50-13:55

2 stops24h 05m

Cairns

Fri 28/3

20:30-11:50

2 stops56h 20m

$2,582

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

11:30-17:00

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

Fri 25/4

18:15-09:40

1 stop32h 25m

$2,626

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

13:30-19:45

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Fri 25/4

06:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

$2,664

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 20/2

12:52-17:20

2 stops58h 28m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

09:15-12:15

3 stops44h 00m

$3,139

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 23/3

19:25-17:20

3 stops52h 55m

Cairns

Fri 28/3

18:35-16:41

2 stops39h 06m

$3,363

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Travel insights for flights from California to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from California to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 23 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very Good
844 reviews
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.0
Very Good
493 reviews
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.5
Good
834 reviews
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.5
Good
809 reviews
8.4
Very Good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Cairns. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $991. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Singapore 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?

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from California to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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