Cairns

$346+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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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 March 13, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 4/2312:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/8$707
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2911:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 9/1212:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/9$712
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 4/3012:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/9$722
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/175:05 pm
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/226:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$966
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/195:05 pm
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops25h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 5/276:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops22h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,010
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1911:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/274:55 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,014
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/236:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,015
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,020
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2911:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/1212:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,046
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2910:10 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 9/123:45 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops38h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/9$1,093

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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$707
(oojo)

One-way from

$346
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,178
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-Cairns flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles Los Angeles-Cairns flights.
From Los Angeles Los Angeles to Cairns
One-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,015

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

10:10 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,094
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

11:35 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Cairns

Thu 4/9

12:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,134

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

6:10 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Cairns

Sat 5/2

7:10 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops35h 24m

$1,217

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

10:10 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Mon 6/29

3:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,251

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

5:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Mon 6/29

12:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,316

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/3

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Fri 4/24

10:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,414

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/4

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Mon 7/13

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,422
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

$346

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

$417

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Deals found on 3/8

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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 March.
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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Cairns delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 266 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Cairns flights?

Over the last year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 March 13, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

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 👍👍

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

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 👍👍

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Cairns in 19h 35m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from Los Angeles to Cairns is about 7185 mi.

  • 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 $369. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $787 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.

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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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$369Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$787Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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