Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Auckland (AKL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 25m.

Which airlines fly to Los Angeles?

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from Cairns according to our data. Fiji Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the lowest average return price of $1,048.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cairns and Los Angeles?

Nadi (NAN) was the most common stop: 80% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cairns to Los Angeles?

Flights connecting via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 25m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.

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

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,701 to $1,282. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,314.

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19:10 - 13:05

CNS

LAX

34h 55m

2 stops

23:55 - 18:25

LAX

CNS

25h 30m

2 stops

$1,314Multiple Airlines

Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul

06:45 - 13:05

CNS

LAX

23h 20m

2 stops

23:55 - 22:25

LAX

CNS

29h 30m

2 stops

$1,357Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

06:50 - 06:00

CNS

LAX

40h 10m

1 stop

21:50 - 11:50

LAX

CNS

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,383Qantas Airways

Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

06:50 - 06:00

CNS

LAX

40h 10m

1 stop

21:30 - 10:35

LAX

CNS

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,390Qantas Airways

Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

12:40 - 13:05

CNS

LAX

17h 25m

1 stop

23:55 - 11:40

LAX

CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,404Fiji Airways

Thu, 20 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

11:20 - 17:05

CNS

LAX

22h 45m

1 stop

21:50 - 16:40

LAX

CNS

25h 50m

1 stop

$1,419Qantas Airways

Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

11:20 - 17:05

CNS

LAX

22h 45m

1 stop

21:50 - 11:50

LAX

CNS

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,429Qantas Airways

Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

11:20 - 17:05

CNS

LAX

22h 45m

1 stop

21:30 - 10:35

LAX

CNS

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,430Qantas Airways

Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul

15:45 - 17:05

CNS

LAX

18h 20m

1 stop

21:30 - 10:35

LAX

CNS

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,438Qantas Airways

Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

17:40 - 09:00

CNS

LAX

32h 20m

1 stop

22:35 - 19:20

LAX

CNS

26h 45m

2 stops

$1,457Qantas Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Los Angeles

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Qantas Airways

14 July

CNS06:50Cairns

40h 10m

1 stop

LAX06:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

21 July

LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 00m

1 stop

CNS11:50Cairns

$1,383

Qantas Airways

14 July

CNS06:50Cairns

40h 10m

1 stop

LAX06:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

21 July

LAX21:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 05m

1 stop

CNS10:35Cairns

$1,390

Qantas Airways

19 Aug

CNS11:20Cairns

22h 45m

1 stop

LAX17:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

5 Sept

LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 50m

1 stop

CNS16:40Cairns

$1,419

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Los Angeles

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Virgin Australia

19 Aug

CNS13:55Cairns

37h 40m

3 stops

LAX10:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

5 Sept

LAX17:37Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 18m

2 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

$2,311

Virgin Australia

1 Nov

CNS19:50Cairns

34h 10m

2 stops

LAX12:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

30 Nov

LAX13:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 50m

3 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$2,815

Virgin Australia

19 Aug

CNS16:55Cairns

39h 40m

3 stops

LAX15:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

5 Sept

LAX18:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 35m

3 stops

CNS23:20Cairns

$2,916

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Wed 1/7

19:10-13:05

2 stops34h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/7

23:55-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

$1,314

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CNS - LAX

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Wed 19/8

06:45-13:05

2 stops23h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

23:55-22:25

2 stops29h 30m

$1,357

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 14/7

06:50-06:00

1 stop40h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,383

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 14/7

06:50-06:00

1 stop40h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,390

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CNS - LAX

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Cairns

Thu 20/8

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,404

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 19/8

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

21:50-16:40

1 stop25h 50m

$1,419

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 19/8

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,429

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 16/7

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 30/7

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,430

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 14/7

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,438

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 1/11

17:40-09:00

1 stop32h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 30/11

22:35-19:20

2 stops26h 45m

$1,457

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Cairns averaging around $1,082.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Los Angeles flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Los Angeles flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 25m
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The fastest flight from Cairns to Los Angeles takes 17h 25m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Los Angeles

How far is Cairns to Los Angeles by plane?
Los Angeles is 11574.0 km away from Cairns. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 17h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles 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 stopovers 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 Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cairns and Los Angeles, the leading airline is Fiji Airways, making up 36% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qantas Airways with 36% and Air New Zealand with 28%.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Los Angeles

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $885	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 243 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,079	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,042 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,164	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 645 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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