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$348+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:35 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/176:40 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$885
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:35 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:05 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$899
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/129:50 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1912:35 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$926
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1910:35 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/237:30 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$928
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:50 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1212:35 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$974
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:50 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,005
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/2612:35 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,050
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2511:30 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/412:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,066
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2210:10 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/296:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$1,130

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cairns (CNS). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$899
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$348
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,120
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Cairns 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Cairns that are best for you.

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/17

6:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$885

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

6:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$899

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

9:50 pm-9:20 am

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Thu 3/19

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$926

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Mon 2/23

7:30 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$928

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

8:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$974

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Mon 2/23

12:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,160

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

8:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

5:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$1,192

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

10:35 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,198

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

11:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Cairns

Tue 4/21

6:45 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,209

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

$348

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Cairns in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Cairns

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Los Angeles to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Cairns, such as Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
222 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
977 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $373. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $901 round trip. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $315. American Airlines flights start at $529 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $530 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Cairns 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 Los Angeles to Cairns?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns (average of $377). Flying from Los Angeles to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$373Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$901Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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