What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Cairns?

Fiji Airways, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Cairns

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Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

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As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,261 to $1,746. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,041.

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11:55 pm - 4:40 pmLAX-CNS

23h 45m2 stops

6:00 am - 11:50 amCNS-LAX

23h 50m2 stops

$1,041Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7

2:30 pm - 11:05 pmLAX-CNS

39h 35m2 stops

6:00 am - 9:08 pmCNS-LAX

33h 08m2 stops

$1,214Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 6

9:50 pm - 4:40 pmLAX-CNS

25h 50m1 stop

6:00 am - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX

26h 30m1 stop

$1,225Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7

6:10 pm - 5:15 pmLAX-CNS

29h 05m2 stops

6:00 am - 11:48 amCNS-LAX

23h 48m2 stops

$1,248Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Nov 22 - Thu, Dec 25

9:50 pm - 11:00 amLAX-CNS

20h 10m1 stop

2:50 pm - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX

17h 40m1 stop

$1,262Qantas Airways

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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7

9:35 pm - 9:25 amLAX-CNS

18h 50m1 stop

3:35 pm - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX

16h 55m1 stop

$1,399American Airlines

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Fri, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 6

8:50 pm - 4:50 pmLAX-CNS

26h 00m1 stop

5:35 pm - 2:30 pmCNS-LAX

38h 55m1 stop

$1,595Qantas Airways

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Wed, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 11

10:50 pm - 7:05 pmLAX-CNS

50h 15m2 stops

6:00 am - 6:50 amCNS-LAX

42h 50m2 stops

$1,764United Airlines

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Sun, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 8

10:45 pm - 11:35 amLAX-CNS

18h 50m1 stop

12:35 pm - 5:48 pmCNS-LAX

23h 13m2 stops

$1,772Fiji Airways

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Sat, Dec 27 - Sat, Jan 10

10:45 pm - 11:35 amLAX-CNS

18h 50m1 stop

12:35 pm - 11:50 amCNS-LAX

17h 15m1 stop

$1,822Fiji Airways

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Qantas Airways flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

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Qantas Airways

Oct 31

LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles

20h 10m

1 stop

CNS11:00 amCairns

Nov 7

CNS2:50 pmCairns

17h 40m

1 stop

LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,262

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Qantas Airways

Sep 22

LAX11:10 pmLos Angeles

24h 30m

2 stops

CNS4:40 pmCairns

Oct 23

CNS9:20 amCairns

22h 05m

2 stops

LAX2:25 pmLos Angeles

$1,505

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Qantas Airways

Dec 24

LAX8:50 pmLos Angeles

26h 00m

1 stop

CNS4:50 pmCairns

Jan 11

CNS5:35 pmCairns

38h 55m

1 stop

LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,595

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American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

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American Airlines

Sep 22

LAX9:35 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

CNS11:05 amCairns

Oct 23

CNS3:35 pmCairns

18h 05m

1 stop

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles

$1,298

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American Airlines

Sep 22

LAX9:35 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

CNS11:05 amCairns

Oct 23

CNS3:35 pmCairns

18h 05m

1 stop

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles

$1,299

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American Airlines

Oct 24

LAX9:35 pmLos Angeles

18h 50m

1 stop

CNS9:25 amCairns

Nov 6

CNS3:35 pmCairns

16h 55m

1 stop

LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,399

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LAX - CNS

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Fri 10/31

11:55 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops23h 50m

$1,041

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LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

2:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops39h 35m

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Thu 11/6

6:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$1,214

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LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

9:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Cairns

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,225

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LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

6:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-11:48 am

2 stops23h 48m

$1,248

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LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

9:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Fri 11/7

2:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,262

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

9:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

3:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,399

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LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

8:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Cairns

Sun 1/11

5:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$1,595

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 12/28

10:50 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops50h 15m

Cairns

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops42h 50m

$1,764

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 12/27

10:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Sat 1/10

12:35 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$1,772

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 12/27

10:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Thu 1/8

12:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop17h 15m

$1,822

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Cairns?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Los Angeles is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $991, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Cairns, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around $1,102.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $783. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,082.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that the cheapest Los Angeles to Cairns flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Cairns in the evening for as low as $914. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cairns, so prices are often more expensive at around $998 per ticket.

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The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Cairns is 7191.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 18h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.
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As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Cairns?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Los Angeles to Cairns is Qantas Airways (57% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Fiji Airways (43%).

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $377	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 205 reviews		Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 907 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $783. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,082.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

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