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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Los Angelesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Los Angeles by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CNS - LAX
    20h 23m
    $736–1,441

  2. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CNS - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    26h 37m
    $668–2,033

  3. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CNS - BUR
    25h 11m
    $821–2,674

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CNS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    27h 51m
    $689–2,232

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CNS - SNA
    26h 35m
    $862–2,797

Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,209.2 mi
  • Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Fiji Airways, Qantas, and five other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 3 times a day.

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