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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $494

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Cheap round-trip flights

These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from California to Cairns that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
6:41 pm - 3:55 pmSFO-CNS
28h 14m2 stops
6:00 am - 3:35 pmCNS-SFO
26h 35m2 stops
$976Air Canada
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Sun, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 10
7:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-CNS
23h 25m2 stops
6:00 am - 3:05 pmCNS-SFO
26h 05m2 stops
$1,017
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Wed, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 19
9:03 pm - 3:55 pmSFO-CNS
49h 52m2 stops
6:00 am - 3:05 pmCNS-SFO
26h 05m2 stops
$1,054Air Canada
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Thu, Jun 19 - Thu, Jun 26
6:50 pm - 7:10 pmLAX-CNS
31h 20m2 stops
6:00 am - 10:39 amCNS-LAX
21h 39m2 stops
$1,224United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 22
3:15 pm - 11:50 amLAX-CNS
27h 35m2 stops
12:40 pm - 2:20 pmCNS-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
$1,250American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 3
6:45 am - 11:25 amSFO-CNS
35h 40m2 stops
12:25 pm - 1:50 pmCNS-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$1,291Fiji Airways
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Thu, Jun 19 - Thu, Jun 26
10:30 pm - 12:55 pmLAX-CNS
21h 25m1 stop
5:25 pm - 5:55 amCNS-LAX
29h 30m1 stop
$1,303Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 26
10:30 pm - 12:55 pmLAX-CNS
21h 25m1 stop
9:10 am - 2:20 pmCNS-LAX
22h 10m2 stops
$1,353Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 26
11:00 pm - 11:25 amSFO-CNS
19h 25m1 stop
6:00 am - 1:50 pmCNS-SFO
48h 50m2 stops
$1,364Fiji Airways
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Sun, Jul 20 - Sat, Aug 2
11:25 pm - 11:10 amSFO-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
6:00 am - 6:25 amCNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$1,598United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 5

Air Canada flights from California to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
Jun 1
SFO6:41 pmSan Francisco
28h 14m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Jun 10
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 35m
2 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
Air Canada
Jun 19
SFO9:03 pmSan Francisco
49h 52m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Jun 26
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 05m
2 stops
SFO3:05 pmSan Francisco

United Airlines flights from California to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 1
LAX6:50 pmLos Angeles
31h 20m
2 stops
CNS7:10 pmCairns
Apr 22
CNS6:00 amCairns
21h 39m
2 stops
LAX10:39 amLos Angeles
United Airlines
Jul 21
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:10 amCairns
Aug 5
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:25 amSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jul 22
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
33h 30m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Aug 6
CNS6:00 amCairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:25 amSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from California is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,057, 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 $1,180.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $880. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,222.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Cairns flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Cairns in the afternoon for as low as $998. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cairns, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,007 per ticket.

Cheap California to Cairns flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$494

Fastest flight time

18h 30m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from California in the past 72 hours is $494. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $976.
The fastest flight from California to Cairns takes 18h 30m
There are no direct flights from California to Cairns. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Cairns Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cairns Airport?

    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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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,180Free CancellationRating
7.4
814 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,732 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,255Free CancellationRating
7.9
457 reviews
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