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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $345

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Cairns departing on 9/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 1:40 pm
LAX
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CNS
22h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 1:00 pm
CNS
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LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,016Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 11:40 am
LAX
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CNS
18h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 5:12 pm
CNS
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LAX
21h 32m
2 stops
$1,060Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 11:40 am
LAX
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CNS
18h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 5:12 pm
CNS
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LAX
21h 32m
2 stops
$1,061Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 7:05 pm
LAX
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CNS
29h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:20 pm
CNS
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LAX
32h 20m
2 stops
$1,177United Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 2:55 pm
LAX
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CNS
22h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
CNS
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LAX
30h 00m
2 stops
$1,179United Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 pm - 8:40 am
LAX
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CNS
41h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
5:40 pm - 1:20 pm
CNS
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LAX
36h 40m
2 stops
$1,193Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
CNS
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SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,278Air New Zealand
Sun, Aug 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Qantas Airways Logo
2:07 pm - 2:10 pm
SJC
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CNS
30h 03m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 1:17 pm
CNS
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SJC
25h 17m
2 stops
$1,411Qantas Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
Qantas Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 2:10 pm
STS
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CNS
26h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 9:34 pm
CNS
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STS
33h 34m
2 stops
$1,442Qantas Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
Air Canada Logo
12:15 pm - 11:10 am
SFO
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CNS
29h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 am
CNS
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SFO
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,483Air Canada
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Sep 8

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Qantas Airways flights from California to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Aug 29
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
32h 15m
1 stop
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Sep 12
CNS6:50 amCairns
40h 10m
1 stop
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
$1,241
Qantas Airways
Aug 25
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
26h 25m
1 stop
CNS4:55 pmCairns
Sep 4
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 30m
2 stops
LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles
$1,262
Qantas Airways
Aug 29
LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles
30h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
Sep 12
CNS9:25 amCairns
46h 05m
2 stops
LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles
$1,290

Air New Zealand flights from California to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Aug 25
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
41h 30m
2 stops
CNS8:40 amCairns
Sep 7
CNS5:40 pmCairns
36h 40m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
$1,193
Air New Zealand
Aug 25
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
19h 35m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 7
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 20m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
$1,195
Air New Zealand
Aug 25
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
19h 35m
1 stop
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 4
CNS3:45 pmCairns
38h 35m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
$1,253

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

10:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Cairns

Thu 10/29

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,016

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 9/12

12:40 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$1,060

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 9/12

12:40 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$1,061

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 11/22

7:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Mon 11/30

6:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,177

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 11/22

10:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Cairns

Mon 11/30

6:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,179

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

10:10 pm-8:40 am

2 stops41h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/7

5:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,193

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,278

San JoseCairns

SJC - CNS

SJCCNS

San Jose

Tue 11/10

2:07 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 03m

Cairns

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-1:17 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$1,411

Santa RosaCairns

STS - CNS

STSCNS

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 11/14

5:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Cairns

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-9:34 pm

2 stops33h 34m

$1,442

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

12:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,483

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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 March is another great option to travel to Cairns, with average flight prices from California averaging around $369.

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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
245 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $787Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,054 reviews
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