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$438+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,078
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$558
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,180
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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 12, 2025.

This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/95:15 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:15 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,002
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 6/198:45 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops50h 10mAir Canada
Mon 7/77:15 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,182
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 7/76:08 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops48h 17mFiji Airways
Tue 8/512:25 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,401
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 6/1910:10 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops25h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/711:55 amCNS - LAX
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$1,442
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1111:10 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop24h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 7/2612:15 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop35h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,471
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/911:40 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops40h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/244:55 pmCNS - LAX
3 stops36h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,976
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/114:20 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops38h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 7/267:10 pmCNS - LAX
3 stops59h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,998
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:05 amLAX - CNS
2 stops44h 50mANA
Fri 1/23:45 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops44h 05mANA
Deal found 3/11$4,496

Find flights from Los Angeles to Cairns within your budget

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 12, 2025.

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 8/9

5:15 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

7:15 pm-11:20 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,002

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 6/19

8:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops50h 10m

Cairns

Mon 7/7

7:15 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,182

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

6:08 pm-11:25 am

3 stops48h 17m

Cairns

Tue 8/5

12:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,401

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 6/19

10:10 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Mon 7/7

11:55 am-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,442

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

11:10 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Cairns

Sat 7/26

12:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop35h 45m

$1,471

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 8/9

11:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops40h 00m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

4:55 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops36h 55m

$1,976

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

4:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Sat 7/26

7:10 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops59h 50m

$2,998

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 4/20

8:30 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops50h 25m

$438

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 4/20

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$556

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

11:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop29h 35m

$830

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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
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns (average of $1,134). Flying from Los Angeles to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 12, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,211 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $3,766. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $7,411 round trip.

  • 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 $558. Cathay Pacific flights start at $830 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,455 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns (average of $1,134). Flying from Los Angeles to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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 airline flying from Los Angeles to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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