Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

One-way fares from $574 · LAX → CNS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$574

American Airlines · Wed, Nov 18

Cheapest month
November

from $574

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
19h 17m

11,590 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Cairns

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $574

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

American Airlines
Depart09:27 Wed, Nov 18LAX → CNS 19h 25m · 2 stops
$574one way, per person
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United Airlines
Depart22:40 Mon, Nov 16LAX → CNS 19h 25m · 2 stops
$714one way, per person
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About flights from Los Angeles to Cairns

Los Angeles (LAX) and Cairns (CNS) are about 11,590 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 19h 17m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $574, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $574 with American Airlines, departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $574 one way.

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Cairns?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 19h 17m. Los Angeles and Cairns are around 11,590 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Cairns?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines and United Airlines.

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