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How to get fromLos Angeles to Cairnsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LAX - CNS
    21h 5m
    $451–1,518

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LAX - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    28h 16m
    $538–3,020

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SAN - CNS
    27h 17m
    $547–1,749

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SBA - CNS
    29h 50m
    $571–1,738

  5. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PSP - CNS
    29h 24m

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,598.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Fiji Airways, and five other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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