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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $853

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
1 adult

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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 4 November 2024.

Tue 26/1117:10LAX - CNS
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,442
Mon 9/1216:55LAX - CNS
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Wed 25/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops28h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 4/11$1,809
Tue 26/1119:05LAX - CNS
2 stops43h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/106:00CNS - LAX
3 stops26h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$2,153
Wed 4/1213:00SFO - CNS
2 stops31h 55mAir Canada
Wed 11/1217:35CNS - SFO
2 stops40h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/11$2,245
Tue 3/1200:20SFO - CNS
1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1217:35CNS - SFO
2 stops48h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,388
Wed 4/1223:05SFO - CNS
1 stop22h 00mJetstar
Wed 11/1206:00CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$2,470
Tue 26/1113:55ONT - CNS
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/106:00CNS - ONT
2 stops21h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,609
Wed 20/1120:10LAX - CNS
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 22/112:45CNS - LAX
1 stop22h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$2,883
Wed 20/1112:45LAX - CNS
2 stops34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/106:00CNS - LAX
3 stops47h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,264
Tue 24/1213:37SJC - CNS
2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1212:45CNS - SJC
2 stops39h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,885
Sun 8/1200:05LAX - CNS
2 stops40h 10mANA
Wed 25/1210:55CNS - LAX
2 stops40h 55mANA
Deal found 4/11$4,202
Mon 23/1211:42SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 18mQantas Airways
Mon 30/1212:45CNS - SFO
2 stops26h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$4,220

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

22:15-10:30

1 stop42h 15m

$853

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 21/3

23:35-17:35

2 stops25h 00m

$881

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

17:10-14:00

2 stops26h 50m

$976

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 21/3

22:35-19:15

1 stop27h 40m

$1,014

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

20:35-15:05

1 stop24h 30m

$1,246

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 28/1

22:05-17:20

1 stop49h 15m

$1,372

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 4/2

00:05-10:10

2 stops40h 05m

$1,981

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

08:33-14:00

2 stops35h 27m

$1,140

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

23:05-14:00

1 stop20h 55m

$1,246

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 23/11

14:50-08:20

3 stops47h 30m

$1,286

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from California to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 4 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, 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.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
531 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,301 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

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?

    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 Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,372. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways 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 Los Angeles - Cairns or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from California to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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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