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

The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $515. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Cairns for a low price. Find deals

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 Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Cairns or Los Angeles - Cairns.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in February. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from California in May are about $2,421 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $1,504.

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

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

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.

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

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Fiji Airways
17/6-3/7
2 total stops
38h 00m total
California to Cairns

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18/5
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18h 30m total
California to Cairns

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mar. 17/622:45SFO - CNS

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

jeu. 3/712:25CNS - SFO

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,200

jeu. 13/222:35LAX - CNS

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

dim. 16/206:00CNS - LAX

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,386

mar. 17/622:45SFO - CNS

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

ven. 4/721:00CNS - SFO

2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,957

ven. 11/722:30LAX - CNS

1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

sam. 26/713:40CNS - LAX

1 stop33h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,082

dim. 15/622:05SFO - CNS

2 stops29h 45mAir New Zealand

mar. 1/706:00CNS - SFO

2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/1$2,320

dim. 15/611:40SFO - CNS

2 stops32h 30mAir Canada

dim. 6/706:00CNS - SFO

2 stops21h 33mAir Canada

Deal found 20/1$2,525

mer. 18/623:20SFO - CNS

1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines

mer. 2/706:00CNS - SFO

1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,539

lun. 16/616:25SFO - CNS

2 stops29h 15mQantas Airways

ven. 4/718:55CNS - SFO

2 stops31h 04mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,608

mer. 16/411:30SFO - CNS

1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines

ven. 25/418:15CNS - SFO

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,635

sam. 8/307:45SNA - CNS

3 stops40h 15mAir New Zealand

sam. 15/306:00CNS - SNA

3 stops31h 51mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/1$3,178

sam. 8/312:30SNA - CNS

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

sam. 15/318:45CNS - SNA

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/1$3,211

sam. 8/312:30SNA - CNS

2 stops31h 30mAir Canada

sam. 15/315:45CNS - SNA

3 stops36h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 22/1$3,304

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mar. 17/622:45SFO - CNS

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

jeu. 3/712:25CNS - SFO

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,200

jeu. 13/222:35LAX - CNS

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

dim. 16/206:00CNS - LAX

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,386

ven. 11/722:30LAX - CNS

1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

sam. 26/713:40CNS - LAX

1 stop33h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,082

dim. 15/622:05SFO - CNS

2 stops29h 45mAir New Zealand

mar. 1/706:00CNS - SFO

2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/1$2,320

dim. 15/611:40SFO - CNS

2 stops32h 30mAir Canada

dim. 6/706:00CNS - SFO

2 stops21h 33mAir Canada

Deal found 20/1$2,525

mer. 18/623:20SFO - CNS

1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/706:00CNS - SFO

1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,539

mer. 16/411:30SFO - CNS

1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines

ven. 25/418:15CNS - SFO

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,635

mar. 17/622:45SFO - CNS

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

ven. 4/721:00CNS - SFO

2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,957

jeu. 10/701:20LAX - CNS

2 stops45h 35mANA

sam. 26/712:10CNS - LAX

2 stops48h 00mANA

Deal found 21/1$5,123

lun. 16/616:25SFO - CNS

2 stops29h 15mQantas Airways

ven. 4/718:55CNS - SFO

2 stops31h 04mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,608

lun. 16/610:20SJC - CNS

3 stops60h 30mQatar Airways

jeu. 3/712:10CNS - SJC

3 stops46h 54mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$5,221

sam. 8/307:45SNA - CNS

3 stops40h 15mAir New Zealand

sam. 15/306:00CNS - SNA

3 stops31h 51mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/1$3,178

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jeu. 13/222:35LAX - CNS

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

dim. 16/206:00CNS - LAX

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,386

jeu. 13/219:06LAX - CNS

3 stops33h 39mAir New Zealand

dim. 16/220:30CNS - LAX

3 stops36h 07mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/1$4,013

jeu. 13/208:00SNA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mJapan Airlines

dim. 16/211:25CNS - SNA

2 stops44h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 21/1$17,194

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dim. 18/523:55LAX - CNS

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/1$515

mer. 5/222:35LAX - CNS

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$701

mer. 19/222:15LAX - CNS

1 stop42h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/1$906

mer. 14/522:35LAX - CNS

1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,014

mer. 14/515:10ONT - CNS

2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,114

mer. 5/214:45SFO - CNS

2 stops29h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 21/1$1,290

mer. 5/223:05SFO - CNS

1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,704

sam. 17/520:00LAX - CNS

3 stops33h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/1$1,922

lun. 7/716:39SNA - CNS

2 stops27h 16mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,958

mer. 5/216:00SFO - CNS

3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,170

dim. 18/514:20LAX - CNS

3 stops53h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,282

dim. 6/701:20LAX - CNS

2 stops45h 35mANA

Deal found 21/1$3,334

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 17/6

22:45-11:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

jeu. 3/7

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$1,200

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

jeu. 13/2

22:35-17:10

2 stops24h 35m

Cairns

dim. 16/2

06:00-11:50

2 stops23h 50m

$1,386

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar. 17/6

22:45-11:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

ven. 4/7

21:00-07:20

2 stops51h 20m

$1,957

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

ven. 11/7

22:30-12:55

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

sam. 26/7

13:40-05:55

1 stop33h 15m

$2,082

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dim. 15/6

22:05-20:50

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

mar. 1/7

06:00-12:50

2 stops23h 50m

$2,320

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

dim. 15/6

11:40-13:10

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

dim. 6/7

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

$2,525

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mer. 18/6

23:20-19:45

1 stop27h 25m

Cairns

mer. 2/7

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,539

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun. 16/6

16:25-14:40

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

ven. 4/7

18:55-08:59

2 stops31h 04m

$2,608

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mer. 16/4

11:30-17:00

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

ven. 25/4

18:15-09:40

1 stop32h 25m

$2,635

Santa AnaCairns

SNA - CNS

SNACNS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sam. 8/3

07:45-18:00

3 stops40h 15m

Cairns

sam. 15/3

06:00-20:51

3 stops31h 51m

$3,178

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Deals found on 21/1

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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, 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

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. 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

852 reviews

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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?

ANA

8.4

Very Good

852 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

852 reviews

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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?

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,447 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

852 reviews

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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?

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

852 reviews

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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?

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

188 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

852 reviews

Check prices

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?

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

483 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

852 reviews

Check prices

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?

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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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $515. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific 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 San Francisco - Cairns. You may also consider Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Cairns or Los Angeles - 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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