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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cairns from $1,105

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Cairns (LAX-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:55 pm - 5:35 pmLAX-CNS
48h 40m2 stops
6:00 am - 12:55 pmCNS-LAX
23h 55m2 stops
$1,105
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Aug 27
5:35 pm - 9:50 amLAX-CNS
47h 15m2 stops
12:00 pm - 8:30 amCNS-LAX
37h 30m1 stop
$1,186
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
10:00 pm - 10:45 amLAX-CNS
19h 45m1 stop
6:40 pm - 9:00 amCNS-LAX
31h 20m2 stops
$1,587Air New Zealand
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 20
9:00 pm - 7:50 pmLAX-CNS
29h 50m2 stops
6:40 pm - 9:00 amCNS-LAX
31h 20m2 stops
$1,599Air New Zealand
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 20
8:50 pm - 1:05 pmLAX-CNS
23h 15m1 stop
1:45 pm - 9:10 amCNS-LAX
36h 25m1 stop
$1,707Qantas Airways
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 20
8:50 pm - 1:05 pmLAX-CNS
23h 15m1 stop
1:45 pm - 9:10 amCNS-LAX
36h 25m1 stop
$1,720Qantas Airways
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sun, Jul 21
1:15 am - 1:05 pmLAX-CNS
42h 50m2 stops
1:30 pm - 3:10 pmCNS-LAX
42h 40m2 stops
$2,600Cathay Pacific
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
8:00 am - 5:00 pmLAX-CNS
40h 00m3 stops
1:50 pm - 12:50 pmCNS-LAX
40h 00m3 stops
$3,963Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
11:40 pm - 8:40 amLAX-CNS
40h 00m2 stops
4:40 pm - 12:50 pmCNS-LAX
37h 10m3 stops
$5,494Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sun, Jul 21
1:15 am - 12:50 pmLAX-CNS
42h 35m2 stops
7:20 pm - 10:35 pmCNS-LAX
44h 15m2 stops
$9,620Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 27

Flights from Los Angeles to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns is October, where tickets cost $1,335 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $3,187 and $2,234 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Cairns, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns was $1,105 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Cairns?

    A passport is required to fly from Los Angeles to Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Cairns?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,703 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,530 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 650 reviews
7.6food
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
7.9entertainment
8.8crew
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Apr 2024ZQN - SYD
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

The only thing that was less than excellent was the food server at dinner. (I had the chicken.) It wasn't that it was poorly heated or in difficult-to-open containers; it was just that it had a very peculiar taste. And I use that to describe not just the main course but the dessert as well. Very odd flavours for what seemed to be a mainstream item. I did like that the airline offered us a free glass of wine. The breakfast omelette wasn't bad, although it was quite bland.

Pros: "The crew was very very attentive. Asked if we wanted water at least 4 times in the first 3 hours of the 12 hour flight before bed. (Red eye flight) They did there jobs well."
Cons: "The dinner choices have been exactly the same for many years now. It’s probably time to bring the menu up to the times again. Food wasn’t bad but it does need a refresh."

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Los Angeles - Cairns Flights

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Los Angeles (LAX)United States

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Cairns (CNS)Australia

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