What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,224.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 21m.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Los Angeles?

For as low as $1,806, Virgin Australia can have you in Los Angeles from Cairns in 25h 30m. 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 $885. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,079, and Air New Zealand, from $1,182. Fiji Airways is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Consider Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to LAX?

When flying from Cairns to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?

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.

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Round-trip from	$1,156
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Average price	$1,325

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Fri 18/9

19:10-06:00

1 stop27h 50m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

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$1,089

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CNSLAX

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Fri 18/9

19:15-11:27

2 stops33h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

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$1,405

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Cairns

Wed 14/10

15:35-06:10

1 stop31h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/10

22:50-14:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,577

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CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 18/10

11:50-06:10

2 stops35h 20m

Los Angeles

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22:40-14:55

1 stop23h 15m

$1,606

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CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 15/10

06:00-14:30

2 stops25h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

20:50-10:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,806

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CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 19/9

15:35-06:00

1 stop31h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/10

23:10-22:25

1 stop30h 15m

$2,572

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09:45-12:50

3 stops69h 05m

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CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

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Thu 15/10

10:00-14:00

3 stops69h 00m

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18:15-19:30

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Prices

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles (average of $885). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,932). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,042 and $1,489 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,156 on Fiji Airways (1 Oct–17 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

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.

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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258 reviews

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Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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Fiji Airways

8.0

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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How long is the flight from Cairns to Los Angeles?
For as low as $1,806, Virgin Australia can have you in Los Angeles from Cairns in 25h 30m. 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 $885. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,079, and Air New Zealand, from $1,182. Fiji Airways is 36% 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.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?
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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles (average of $885). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,932). 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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Cairns to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,042 and $1,489 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,156 on Fiji Airways (1 Oct–17 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

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Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,224.

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Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

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Cairns to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $1,042 and $1,489 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,156 on Fiji Airways (1 Oct–17 Oct).