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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $590

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American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 3:00 pm
LAX
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CNS
24h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 5:05 pm
CNS
-
LAX
18h 20m
1 stop
$1,140American Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Tue, Jul 7
American Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 12:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
20h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 5:05 pm
CNS
-
LAX
18h 20m
1 stop
$1,196American Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Aug 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 8:30 am
SJC
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CNS
26h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 9:40 am
CNS
-
SJC
39h 00m
1 stop
$1,217Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 6:25 pm
LAX
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CNS
26h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:10 am
CNS
-
LAX
28h 00m
1 stop
$1,233Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Tue, Jul 7
United Airlines Logo
9:34 pm - 3:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
49h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:35 pm
CNS
-
LAX
26h 35m
2 stops
$1,259United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Fri, May 29
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 8:20 pm
LAX
-
CNS
28h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:05 pm
CNS
-
LAX
29h 05m
2 stops
$1,291United Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Aug 7
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
-
CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
$1,451Air New Zealand
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
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CNS
28h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,459Air New Zealand
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31
Qantas Airways Logo
4:24 pm - 11:50 am
LAS
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CNS
26h 26m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 3:52 pm
CNS
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LAS
44h 17m
2 stops
$1,662Qantas Airways
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
Qantas Airways Logo
4:36 pm - 8:50 pm
STS
-
CNS
35h 14m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:45 am - 6:16 pm
CNS
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STS
28h 31m
2 stops
$2,952Qantas Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2

Fiji Airways flights from California to Cairns

Our best Fiji Airways deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Fiji Airways
Aug 25
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:40 amCairns
Sep 7
CNS12:40 pmCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles
$966
Fiji Airways
Aug 25
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:40 amCairns
Sep 7
CNS12:40 pmCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles
$967
Fiji Airways
Sep 19
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:40 amCairns
Sep 26
CNS12:40 pmCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles
$975

United Airlines flights from California to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 23
LAX10:40 pmLos Angeles
28h 40m
1 stop
CNS8:20 pmCairns
Sep 30
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 29m
2 stops
LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles
$1,191
United Airlines
Aug 3
LAX10:45 pmLos Angeles
24h 10m
1 stop
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Aug 12
CNS6:00 amCairns
20h 29m
2 stops
LAX9:29 amLos Angeles
$1,198
United Airlines
Aug 2
LAX5:10 pmLos Angeles
25h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:10 amCairns
Aug 12
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 35m
2 stops
LAX10:35 amLos Angeles
$1,199

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 6/20

9:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Cairns

Tue 7/7

3:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,140
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 7/24

11:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/7

3:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,196

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Sun 5/24

12:57 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 33m

Cairns

Sat 5/30

11:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop39h 00m

$1,217

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 6/20

10:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Cairns

Tue 7/7

7:10 pm-6:10 am

1 stop28h 00m

$1,233

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

9:34 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops49h 21m

Cairns

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,259

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 7/24

10:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Cairns

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,291

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

10:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Mon 8/31

11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,451

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

10:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,459

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/22

4:24 pm-11:50 am

2 stops26h 26m

Cairns

Mon 6/29

12:35 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops44h 17m

$1,662

Santa RosaCairns

STS - CNS

STSCNS

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 8/29

4:36 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops35h 14m

Cairns

Wed 9/2

6:45 am-6:16 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$2,952

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from California is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of June is another great option to travel to Cairns, with average flight prices from California averaging around $364.

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You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Cairns flight.

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Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Cairns takes 18h 45m
There are no direct flights from California to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from California to Cairns.
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Cairns

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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $377Free CancellationRating
8.1
240 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $787Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,035 reviews
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