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$470+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
Sep 5 — Sep 121
Sat 9/5
Sat 9/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Los Angeles

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 August 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 11/1912:35 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 12/110:35 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/3$718
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Thu 11/1212:35 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Thu 11/1210:35 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/3$728
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:40 pm -
2 stops29h 25m
Sun 9/1311:10 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 8/3$840
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/612:40 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 8/1111:55 pm -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 8/2$851
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/53:45 pm -
1 stop18h 20m
Tue 8/119:50 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/2$878
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/157:10 pm -
1 stop27h 50m
Tue 9/229:30 pm -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 8/2$879
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:40 pm -
2 stops29h 20m
Wed 9/169:50 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/2$892
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/155:40 pm -
2 stops29h 20m
Tue 9/229:30 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 8/2$894
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/165:40 pm -
2 stops29h 20m
Wed 9/2311:30 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 8/1$904

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 August 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$470
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,040
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 9/16

9:25 am-2:30 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

11:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$959
Quickest round-trip

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 9/9

11:20 am-2:30 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

11:30 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$959

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 9/17

9:25 am-2:30 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

$978

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 1/27

3:45 pm-6:05 am

1 stop32h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/30

8:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,072

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 1/29

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/31

7:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,085

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 9/19

10:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/2

11:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$1,099

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 1/30

12:35 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

7:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,115

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 9/19

4:35 pm-6:10 am

1 stop30h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,355

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 9/15

11:20 am-2:30 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

5:30 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops28h 30m

$1,482
Cheapest one-way

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/12

5:35 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$470

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Cairns-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairns-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Cairns-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Los Angeles (average of $633). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Los Angeles. 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 Cairns to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Los Angeles in 29h 20m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Los Angeles is about 7185 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 vacation 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 $633). Flying from Cairns to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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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