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Cheap flights from Cairns to California from $324

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Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX
16h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 4:50 pmLAX-CNS
26h 00m1 stop
$723Qantas Airways
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 23
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 amCNS-LAX
19h 15m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:50 pm - 4:15 pmLAX-CNS
23h 25m1 stop
$747Qantas Airways
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:24 pmCNS-LAX
27h 29m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:15 amLAX-CNS
33h 15m2 stops
$751Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX
26h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:00 amLAX-CNS
41h 01m2 stops
$754Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX
17h 40m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 9:20 amLAX-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
$757Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX
26h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CNS
41h 51m2 stops
$762Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 6:42 pmCNS-SFO
21h 07m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO-CNS
42h 25m2 stops
$819American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 pmCNS-LGB
24h 30m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:35 pmLGB-CNS
40h 35m2 stops
$1,232Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 12:20 pmCNS-SFO
24h 20m2 stops
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11:20 am - 2:55 pmSFO-CNS
34h 35m2 stops
$1,461Air Canada
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 8:42 pmCNS-SFO
23h 07m2 stops
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9:15 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CNS
21h 35m1 stop
$1,560American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to California

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to California flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 3
CNS3:35 pmCairns
16h 55m
1 stop
LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles
Feb 23
LAX8:50 pmLos Angeles
26h 00m
1 stop
CNS4:50 pmCairns
$723
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Qantas Airways
Feb 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
19h 15m
1 stop
LAX7:15 amLos Angeles
Feb 21
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
23h 25m
1 stop
CNS4:15 pmCairns
$747
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Qantas Airways
Feb 2
CNS2:50 pmCairns
17h 40m
1 stop
LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles
Feb 20
LAX8:50 pmLos Angeles
32h 15m
1 stop
CNS11:05 pmCairns
$765
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Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to California

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Cairns to California flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Feb 3
CNS6:00 amCairns
32h 12m
3 stops
LAX8:12 pmLos Angeles
Feb 23
LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles
21h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
$1,080
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Air New Zealand
Feb 1
CNS6:00 amCairns
23h 15m
2 stops
LAX11:15 amLos Angeles
Feb 21
LAX5:15 pmLos Angeles
47h 45m
3 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
$1,096
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Air New Zealand
May 23
CNS11:55 amCairns
18h 25m
1 stop
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
May 27
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
32h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:10 pmCairns
$1,429
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.
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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 2/3

3:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

8:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$723

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

10:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$747

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 2/3

10:55 am-8:24 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

$751

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

11:59 pm-11:00 am

2 stops41h 01m

$754

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 2/2

2:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

8:50 pm-9:20 am

1 stop18h 30m

$757

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

11:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops41h 51m

$762

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 3/4

3:35 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops21h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops42h 25m

$819

CairnsLong Beach

CNS - LGB

CNSLGB

Cairns

Tue 5/12

1:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 5/16

8:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$1,232

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:20 am-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,461

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 3/4

3:35 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops23h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

9:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,560

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Cairns averaging around $760.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Cairns to California is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $960. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Tuesday is $1,444.

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Fastest flight time

16h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to California takes 16h 55m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to California. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to California.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to California?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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