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Cheap flights from Cairns to Los Angeles from $876

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
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 7 July 2026.

Sat 15/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 22/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,145
Thu 10/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 10/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,150
Thu 29/1012:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 12/1122:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,203
Thu 10/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 12/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,363
Tue 18/817:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops29h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 25/821:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,380
Mon 17/806:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops41h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 24/823:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,388
Wed 16/906:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/1220:25
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,398
Thu 20/809:25
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops37h 40m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/821:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,428

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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,145

One-way from

$876

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,552
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Cairns to Los Angeles
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Cairns to Los Angeles
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 7 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 16/9

06:50-06:00

1 stop40h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

20:25-11:05

1 stop20h 40m

$1,398

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 9/9

17:40-06:00

2 stops29h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

20:25-11:05

1 stop20h 40m

$1,432

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 14/9

17:25-07:05

1 stop30h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

20:25-11:05

1 stop20h 40m

$1,511

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 19/8

06:00-15:35

2 stops26h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

18:45-11:10

2 stops23h 25m

$1,529
Fastest return journey

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 11/9

13:55-17:05

1 stop20h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

20:25-14:10

2 stops23h 45m

$1,545

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 17/8

13:40-10:35

3 stops37h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 24/8

22:35-16:10

2 stops24h 35m

$1,598

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 11/9

13:40-21:22

2 stops24h 42m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/12

07:00-11:05

2 stops34h 05m

$2,082

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 29/10

11:50-19:17

3 stops24h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

20:25-14:10

2 stops23h 45m

$2,128

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 11/9

13:40-21:22

2 stops24h 42m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/12

07:00-11:05

2 stops34h 05m

$2,131

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 9/9

06:00-10:35

2 stops21h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/12

20:05-14:00

2 stops23h 55m

$2,132

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Los Angeles

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles (average of $1,073). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,991). 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 7 July 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
246 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,529, Qantas Airways can have you in Los Angeles from Cairns in 26h 35m. 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 Qantas Airways, from $1,112, and Air New Zealand, from $1,218. Fiji Airways is 38% 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles (average of $1,073). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,991). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,112Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,218Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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