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Cheap flights from Cairns to Los Angeles from $854

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Thu 2/712:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 26/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$977
Wed 6/515:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/521:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,261
Sat 2/506:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,274
Mon 4/515:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
Qantas Airways
Mon 11/521:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,278
Sun 3/519:10
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:05
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,293
Thu 29/1006:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops33h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1123:59
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops41h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,320
Wed 6/506:45
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/522:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,325
Thu 23/409:25
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Qantas Airways
Fri 22/521:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$1,335
Mon 4/506:45
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/523:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,347

Find flight deals from Cairns to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$977

One-way from

$854

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,500
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 2/7-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Cairns to Los Angeles
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29/7
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 30m total
  • Cairns to Los Angeles
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Los Angeles 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, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 2/7

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 26/9

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$977

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 6/5

15:45-16:30

1 stop17h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,261

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 3/5

19:10-06:00

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

23:05-09:20

1 stop41h 15m

$1,293

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 6/5

06:45-15:40

2 stops25h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

22:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

$1,325

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

13:55-16:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

22:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

$1,372

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

15:35-16:30

1 stop17h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

23:30-12:55

1 stop20h 25m

$1,402

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 5/5

06:45-15:40

2 stops25h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

22:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

$1,414

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 23/4

19:10-14:30

1 stop36h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

11:31-12:55

2 stops32h 24m

$1,483

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 25/4

10:15-14:30

1 stop21h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

16:06-12:55

2 stops27h 49m

$1,492

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 23/4

19:15-13:39

2 stops35h 24m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

20:22-13:10

2 stops23h 48m

$1,833

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles (average of $826). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 22 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Cairns to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
234 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
234 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,007 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
234 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Los Angeles?

    For as low as $977, Fiji Airways can have you in Los Angeles from Cairns in 17h 25m. The distance between Cairns and Los Angeles is about 11563 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Los Angeles round-trip from $912. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,185, and Qantas Airways, from $1,345. Fiji Airways is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles (average of $826). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,185Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,345Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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