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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $550

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Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 11:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
18h 45m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 12:00 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
17h 25m1 stop Nadi
$1,029Fiji Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Nov 19
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3:55 pm - 4:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
43h 35m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 12:00 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
17h 25m1 stop Nadi
$1,043Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:40 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
24h 05m2 stops Nadi Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:00 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
24h 00m2 stops Brisbane Nadi
$1,045Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
21h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 12:00 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
17h 25m1 stop Nadi
$1,052Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Brisbane
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:05 amCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
16h 50m1 stop Brisbane
$1,071American Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Feb 1
Qantas Airways Logo
11:30 pm - 3:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
22h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
11:40 am - 6:05 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
24h 25m1 stop Melbourne
$1,223Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Nov 18
Qantas Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
21h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Qantas Airways Logo
11:40 am - 6:05 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
24h 25m1 stop Melbourne
$1,237Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Nov 17
Qantas Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
21h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Qantas Airways Logo
11:40 am - 6:05 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
24h 25m1 stop Melbourne
$1,237Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Nov 18
Qantas Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
21h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Qantas Airways Logo
11:40 am - 6:05 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
24h 25m1 stop Melbourne
$1,237Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Nov 16
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 11:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-CNS Cairns
18h 45m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 1:05 pmCNS  Cairns-LAX Los Angeles
17h 25m1 stop Nadi
$1,609Fiji Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12

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Qatar Airways flights from California to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 29
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
50h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
Nov 2
CNS5:25 pmCairns
37h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,962
Qatar Airways
Aug 28
SFO1:41 pmSan Francisco
51h 09m
3 stops
CNS9:50 amCairns
Sep 10
CNS7:15 pmCairns
59h 20m
2 stops
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$2,345
Qatar Airways
Aug 28
SFO1:41 pmSan Francisco
51h 09m
3 stops
CNS9:50 amCairns
Sep 10
CNS12:10 pmCairns
46h 50m
3 stops
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
$2,977

United Airlines flights from California to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 11
LAX7:45 pmLos Angeles
24h 15m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Nov 15
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 01m
2 stops
LAX12:01 pmLos Angeles
$1,180
United Airlines
Feb 1
LAX10:40 pmLos Angeles
22h 15m
1 stop
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Feb 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
30h 01m
2 stops
LAX6:01 pmLos Angeles
$1,229
United Airlines
Feb 1
LAX10:40 pmLos Angeles
22h 15m
1 stop
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Feb 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
30h 01m
2 stops
LAX6:01 pmLos Angeles
$1,230

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cairns 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 August 14, 2026.
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Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 11/19

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,029

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 8/28

3:55 pm-4:30 am

1 stop43h 35m

Cairns

Thu 11/19

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,043

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 11/30

10:35 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Cairns

Mon 2/1

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,045

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Thu 11/19

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,052

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 11/30

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Mon 2/1

9:15 am-8:05 am

1 stop16h 50m

$1,071

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

11:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Cairns

Wed 11/18

11:40 am-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,223

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Tue 11/17

11:40 am-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,237

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Wed 11/18

11:40 am-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,237

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Mon 11/16

11:40 am-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,237

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 9/12

12:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,609

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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 July is another great option to travel to Cairns, with average flight prices from California averaging around $771.

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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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Rating
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $561Free CancellationRating
8.0
254 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $787Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,081 reviews
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