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Cheap flights from California to Cairns from $683

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Cheap return flights

These are some of the best return flight deals from California to Cairns that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
18:41 - 15:55SFO-CNS
28h 14m2 stops
06:00 - 15:35CNS-SFO
26h 35m2 stops
$1,539Air Canada
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Sun, 1 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
19:40 - 12:05SFO-CNS
23h 25m2 stops
06:00 - 15:05CNS-SFO
26h 05m2 stops
$1,603
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Wed, 4 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
21:03 - 15:55SFO-CNS
49h 52m2 stops
06:00 - 15:05CNS-SFO
26h 05m2 stops
$1,662Air Canada
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Thu, 19 Jun - Thu, 26 Jun
18:50 - 19:10LAX-CNS
31h 20m2 stops
06:00 - 10:39CNS-LAX
21h 39m2 stops
$1,930United Airlines
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Tue, 1 Apr - Tue, 22 Apr
15:15 - 11:50LAX-CNS
27h 35m2 stops
12:40 - 14:20CNS-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
$1,971American Airlines
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Thu, 27 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
06:45 - 11:25SFO-CNS
35h 40m2 stops
12:25 - 13:50CNS-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$2,035Fiji Airways
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Thu, 19 Jun - Thu, 26 Jun
22:30 - 12:55LAX-CNS
21h 25m1 stop
17:25 - 05:55CNS-LAX
29h 30m1 stop
$2,054Qantas Airways
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Fri, 11 Jul - Sat, 26 Jul
22:30 - 12:55LAX-CNS
21h 25m1 stop
09:10 - 14:20CNS-LAX
22h 10m2 stops
$2,133Qantas Airways
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Fri, 11 Jul - Sat, 26 Jul
23:00 - 11:25SFO-CNS
19h 25m1 stop
06:00 - 13:50CNS-SFO
48h 50m2 stops
$2,150Fiji Airways
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Sun, 20 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
23:25 - 11:10SFO-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
06:00 - 06:25CNS-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$2,519United Airlines
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Mon, 21 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug

Air Canada flights from California to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
1 June
SFO18:41San Francisco
28h 14m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
10 June
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 35m
2 stops
SFO15:35San Francisco
Air Canada
19 June
SFO21:03San Francisco
49h 52m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
26 June
CNS06:00Cairns
26h 05m
2 stops
SFO15:05San Francisco

United Airlines flights from California to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
1 Apr
LAX18:50Los Angeles
31h 20m
2 stops
CNS19:10Cairns
22 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
21h 39m
2 stops
LAX10:39Los Angeles
United Airlines
21 July
SFO23:25San Francisco
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:10Cairns
5 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO06:25San Francisco
United Airlines
22 July
SFO13:25San Francisco
33h 30m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
6 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO06:25San Francisco

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Cairns

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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 $1,666, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of May, then departing from California during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,860.

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

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $0. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $1,018. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $0. Flying to Cairns in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,018 on average. Flights to Cairns from California in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Cheap California to Cairns flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$683

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 $683. The best return flight deal from California to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,539.
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)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • 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 stopovers 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 required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Cairns?

Finding the right flight to Cairns from California is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Cairns quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from California to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Cairns from California with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Cairns?

Once you have performed a search for California to Cairns flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Cairns right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Cairns from California. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.


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