Statistics on Los Angeles -Cairns flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cairns (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Cairns from Los Angeles airport is $ 1620 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1372 (in february) and $ 2268 (in december), which is a saving of $ 248 or a surplus of $ 649 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1078 to $1132 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cairns before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Cairns plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3165 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cairns from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1372, saving $ 248 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1620). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2268).
Flight Los Angeles -Cairns: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1609 | $ 2115 | high price |
| February | $ 1116 | $ 1372 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1230 | $ 1414 | good price |
| April | $ 1107 | $ 1372 | good price |
| May | $ 1203 | $ 1395 | good price |
| June | $ 1352 | $ 1624 | good price |
| July | $ 1432 | $ 1784 | fair price |
| August | $ 1244 | $ 1516 | good price |
| September | $ 1296 | $ 1599 | good price |
| October | $ 1242 | $ 1573 | good price |
| November | $ 1110 | $ 1398 | good price |
| December | $ 1756 | $ 2268 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Cairns
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Cairns range from $916 to $2640. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $916 to $970), 1% at the maximum price (from $2586 to $2640). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1078 to $1132 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Cairns flight
There are 9 companies that serve Los Angeles from Cairns airport: Fiji Airways, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, United, Air New Zealand, Air Canada, Viva Macau, Singapore Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 3165 flights analyzed in previous years, Fiji Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Cairns route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Cairns flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $195. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $102.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cairns to Los Angeles departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $151. Conversely, departing from Cairns on a friday may cost you an additional $264.
Top prices Los Angeles -Cairns
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 1110 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 23-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 1071 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 02-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1196 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1023 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 12-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 1387 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 16-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1179 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 17-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1305 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 08-07 to 15-07-2024 | $ 1210 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 21-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 1100 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Cairns | 01-12 to 07-12-2024 | $ 1127 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Cairns to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Cairns flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cairns, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1356 $, which is a saving of 264 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (193 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Cairns flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1990 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1274 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1353 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1328 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1622 $) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1277 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1489) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1556 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1297 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2096 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Cairns are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $33 more.
Los Angeles to Cairns: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1178 $1071 to $1413 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1492 $1023 to $2154 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1443 $1210 to $1674 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2121 $2107 to $2135 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1100 $1100 to $1100 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1127 $1127 to $1127 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, october and december are cheaper to travel to Cairns. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!