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

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the lowest average return price of $1,041.

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

Virgin Australia is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to Los Angeles

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 51% 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.

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.

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 connection time from Cairns to Los Angeles?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to 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 Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$588 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Los Angeles in 2026

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12:40 - 13:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

23:55 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

18h 40m1 stop Nadi

$1,171Fiji Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

12:40 - 13:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

23:55 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

18h 40m1 stop Nadi

$1,206Fiji Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

12:35 - 12:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 11:35LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,306Fiji Airways

Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

06:40 - 12:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

21:45 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$1,318Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb

06:00 - 13:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

24h 05m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

23:35 - 17:15LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

24h 40m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

$1,349Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

06:45 - 13:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

22:45 - 11:20LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 35m1 stop Brisbane

$1,399Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

17:40 - 08:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

32h 25m1 stop Brisbane

21:45 - 14:55LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

23h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$1,715Qantas Airways

Tue, 19 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

06:00 - 17:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

28h 05m1 stop Brisbane

20:50 - 16:40LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

26h 50m1 stop Melbourne

$1,715Qantas Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

06:00 - 11:25CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 25m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

19:10 - 16:50LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

27h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

$2,553Air New Zealand

Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

06:00 - 11:25CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 25m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

19:10 - 16:50LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

27h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

$2,553Air New Zealand

Tue, 19 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Los Angeles

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Virgin Australia

28 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 35m

2 stops

LAX15:35Los Angeles

1 Feb

LAX16:15Los Angeles

30h 25m

2 stops

CNS16:40Cairns

$1,537

Virgin Australia

18 Oct

CNS18:15Cairns

28h 55m

1 stop

LAX06:10Los Angeles

25 Oct

LAX22:40Los Angeles

23h 15m

1 stop

CNS14:55Cairns

$1,542

Virgin Australia

28 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 35m

2 stops

LAX15:35Los Angeles

1 Feb

LAX22:40Los Angeles

22h 15m

1 stop

CNS14:55Cairns

$1,543

United Airlines flights from Cairns to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on Cairns to Los Angeles flight tickets

United Airlines

28 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

24h 00m

2 stops

LAX12:00Los Angeles

1 Feb

LAX20:05Los Angeles

23h 55m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,544

United Airlines

28 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

22h 31m

2 stops

LAX10:31Los Angeles

1 Feb

LAX22:40Los Angeles

22h 15m

1 stop

CNS14:55Cairns

$1,550

United Airlines

18 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

33h 28m

2 stops

LAX21:28Los Angeles

26 Jan

LAX15:05Los Angeles

28h 55m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

$1,556

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Mon 5/10

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

23:55-11:35

1 stop18h 40m

$1,171

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

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Cairns

Mon 5/10

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

23:55-11:35

1 stop18h 40m

$1,206

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 21/1

12:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/1

22:35-11:35

1 stop19h 00m

$1,306

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 10/2

06:40-12:00

2 stops23h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/2

21:45-11:00

1 stop19h 15m

$1,318

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 21/10

06:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

23:35-17:15

2 stops24h 40m

$1,349

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:45-13:05

2 stops23h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/10

22:45-11:20

1 stop19h 35m

$1,399

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 19/1

17:40-08:05

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/1

21:45-14:55

1 stop23h 10m

$1,715

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 1/10

06:00-17:05

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/10

20:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

$1,715

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 21/1

06:00-11:25

2 stops23h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

19:10-16:50

2 stops27h 40m

$2,553

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 19/1

06:00-11:25

2 stops23h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

19:10-16:50

2 stops27h 40m

$2,553

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,123 to $1,402.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,171.

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 $1,074.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Los Angeles flight.

How have Cairns to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from Cairns to Los Angeles

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Best price found	$588
Fastest flight time	17h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $588. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,171.

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

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Los Angeles. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Los Angeles.

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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 Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to 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 Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to 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 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 51% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qantas Airways with 28% and Air New Zealand with 21%.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Los Angeles

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $879	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 258 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,071	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,090 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,202	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 668 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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