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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $633

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to California (USCA). 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 28 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,452

One-way from

$633
15/3-25/3
  • 15/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Cairns to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Cairns to California

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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 28 January 2025.

Sat 1/1112:20CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1122:45LAX - CNS
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,328
Sat 15/314:35CNS - LAX
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 25/321:10LAX - CNS
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,482
Sat 15/312:00CNS - LAX
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/300:20LAX - CNS
1 stop41h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/1$1,536
Sat 15/309:15CNS - LAX
1 stop38h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 25/318:35LAX - CNS
2 stops23h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$1,685

Find flights from Cairns to California within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2025.

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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 15/3

06:40-12:50

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

23:35-17:35

2 stops25h 00m

$1,452

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 15/3

14:35-18:25

1 stop20h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

21:10-13:50

1 stop23h 40m

$1,482

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 15/3

12:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/3

00:20-10:30

1 stop41h 10m

$1,536

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 15/3

09:15-06:50

1 stop38h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

18:35-11:00

2 stops23h 25m

$1,685

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 1/7

12:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

$633

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 10/3

06:40-12:50

2 stops23h 10m

$714

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 24/2

06:40-12:38

3 stops47h 58m

$763

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 10/3

06:40-09:10

1 stop19h 30m

$890

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 10/3

17:20-12:15

3 stops35h 55m

$1,676

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 23/2

11:45-08:20

1 stop38h 35m

$1,774

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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 $793). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 28 January 2025.

When flying from Cairns to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 28 January 2025.
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

7.5
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

7.5
Good
825 reviews
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

7.5
Good
430 reviews
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

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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 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $633. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to California.

  • 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 $793). Flying from Cairns to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cairns to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$906Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,217Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,251Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,593Average$2,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,595Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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