$470 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Cairns

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$1,210
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$2,487
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$1,210
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$2,487

Cheap Flight Deals from Cairns to California (CNS-USCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to California

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to California.
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06:00 - 12:55CNS-LAX
23h 55m2 stops
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23:55 - 11:40LAX-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
$1,210
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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
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06:00 - 12:55CNS-LAX
23h 55m2 stops
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23:55 - 19:20LAX-CNS
26h 25m2 stops
$1,599
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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
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09:20 - 07:10CNS-LAX
38h 50m2 stops
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00:50 - 08:40LAX-CNS
38h 50m2 stops
$1,739
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Thu, 15 May - Tue, 20 May
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 00:10CNS-LAX
35h 10m2 stops
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12:20 - 11:10LAX-CNS
29h 50m2 stops
$1,777United Airlines
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
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06:45 - 06:10CNS-LAX
40h 25m1 stop
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22:50 - 18:15LAX-CNS
26h 25m1 stop
$1,783
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
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06:45 - 14:25CNS-LAX
24h 40m1 stop
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20:50 - 09:15LAX-CNS
43h 25m2 stops
$1,800
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
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16:35 - 21:35CNS-SFO
22h 00m2 stops
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07:30 - 11:25SFO-CNS
34h 55m3 stops
$2,678Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 13 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 14:58CNS-LAX
25h 58m2 stops
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17:10 - 23:35LAX-CNS
37h 25m3 stops
$2,735Virgin Australia
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 12:05CNS-LAX
36h 30m2 stops
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18:45 - 23:35LAX-CNS
35h 50m3 stops
$2,888Virgin Australia
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Thu, 15 May - Wed, 21 May
China Southern Logo
12:15 - 20:40CNS-SFO
49h 25m2 stops
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00:35 - 11:35SFO-CNS
66h 00m3 stops
$3,088China Southern
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Fri, 13 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Cairns to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when retur flights cost $1,013 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,281.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to California is May, when tickets cost $1,094 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and February, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,966 and $1,885 respectively.

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December

Cheapest flight

$470
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cairns to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from Cairns to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 190 reviews
7.5Food
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
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In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025NAN - SFO
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In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

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