How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns take?

Flying to Cairns from Los Angeles requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 16h 30m .

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns was $717 for a one-way ticket and $1,506 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Cairns?

When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at Cairns, also known as Cairns.

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

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

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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Cairns delayed?

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 35% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 338 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Cairns flights?

Based on our data, China Southern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Cairns flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cairns?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to Cairns were found on American Airlines ($1,506) and Air New Zealand ($1,509).

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$1,506

Typical prices: $1,107-$2,154

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LAX - CNS • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

$717

Typical prices: $857-$934

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Sat 17/10

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Most punctual • 84% on-time

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February

Cheapest • 100% price drop

December

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Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

21:30 - 15:00LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

24h 30m1 stop Brisbane

12:40 - 06:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

34h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,506American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb

19:10 - 22:40LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

33h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

11:15 - 10:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

40h 50m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$1,509Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb

19:10 - 22:40LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

33h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

11:15 - 10:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

40h 50m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$1,510Air New Zealand

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

21:30 - 15:00LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

24h 30m1 stop Brisbane

12:40 - 21:30CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

25h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

$1,514American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb

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

23h 10m1 stop Brisbane

09:15 - 08:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Brisbane

$1,567American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb

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

23h 10m1 stop Brisbane

09:15 - 08:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Brisbane

$1,569American Airlines

Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

20:00 - 22:40LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

32h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

13:50 - 10:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

38h 15m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$1,574Air New Zealand

Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

19:10 - 22:40LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

33h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

11:15 - 10:05CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

40h 50m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$1,576Air New Zealand

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

17:05 - 16:55LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

30h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

06:00 - 16:00CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

27h 00m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,593Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

17:05 - 16:55LAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

30h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

06:00 - 11:40CNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

22h 40m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,598Multiple Airlines

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

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,791 and $1,703 respectively.

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What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns was $717 for a one-way ticket and $1,506 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Cairns?
When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at Cairns, also known as Cairns.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Cairns?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.
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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