Flights from Los Angeles to Cairns
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Brisbane
- 19h 55m
- two tickets, via Tokyo
- $552
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 7,200 mi (11,588 km)
fastest
Via Brisbane
Australia
19h 55m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $745
Via Sydney
Australia
21h 13m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $610
Via Auckland
New Zealand
21h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $949
Via Melbourne
Australia
22h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,104
Via Tokyo
Japan
22h 20m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Tokyo
flight 11h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Cairns: Narita International.
Tokyo to Cairns
flight 7h 25m
two ticketsfrom $552
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Cairns
Los Angeles to Brisbane
Brisbane: 864 mi (1,390 km) from Cairns, flight 14h 30m
from $509
Los Angeles to Sydney
Sydney: 1,219 mi (1,961 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 8m
from $496
Los Angeles to Melbourne
Melbourne: 1,445 mi (2,325 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 55m
from $499
Los Angeles to Nadi
Nadi: 2,087 mi (3,359 km) from Cairns, flight 11h 25m
from $432
Los Angeles to Auckland
Auckland: 2,239 mi (3,604 km) from Cairns, flight 13h 5m
from $532
Los Angeles to Cebu City
Cebu City: 2,399 mi (3,861 km) from Cairns, flight 19h 35m
from $283
To Cairns from cities closest to Los Angeles
Tokyo to Cairns
Tokyo: 5,480 mi (8,819 km) from Los Angeles, flight 7h 25m
from $249
Osaka to Cairns
Osaka: 5,710 mi (9,190 km) from Los Angeles, flight 7h 15m
Auckland to Cairns
Auckland: 6,522 mi (10,496 km) from Los Angeles, flight 5h 35m
from $295
Port Moresby to Cairns
Port Moresby: 6,843 mi (11,012 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 30m
from $167
Rockhampton to Cairns
Rockhampton: 7,172 mi (11,543 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 45m
from $217
Brisbane to Cairns
Brisbane: 7,186 mi (11,565 km) from Los Angeles, flight 2h 25m
from $82
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Cairns?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Brisbane.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Cairns?
Via Brisbane: 14h 30m to the connection, 2h 25m after it, about 19h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Cairns with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $552. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Cairns?
Brisbane (19h 55m total), Sydney (21h 13m total), Auckland (21h 40m total), Melbourne (22h 20m total) and Tokyo (22h 20m total).
How far is Cairns from Los Angeles?
7,200 mi (11,588 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.