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$346+ Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Mar 28 — Apr 41
Sat 3/28
Sat 4/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Cairns

Cheapest flights from USA to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 26, 2026.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2610:35 pm
LAX
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CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 3/1412:35 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/23$698
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 6/812:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/22$707
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/911:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 4/1612:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/23$736
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2611:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 6/612:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/22$741
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/411:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 4/2512:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/25$753
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3011:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 6/1112:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/22$864
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:50 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/16:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop24h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/22$990
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/86:00 am
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$991
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/411:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/251:55 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$996
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2810:45 pm
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 6/1112:40 pm
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/26$1,006
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/51:55 pm
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,010
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/810:35 pm
SFO
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/1712:40 pm
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$1,018

Find flight deals from USA to Cairns

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One-way from

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Cairns that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 4/16

12:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$736

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/7

10:45 pm-11:40 am

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Sat 5/30

12:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,006

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

11:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/8

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,204

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

8:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Thu 4/23

12:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,248

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/3

8:20 am-10:45 am

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Sat 5/16

11:55 am-4:25 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,251

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/7

10:45 pm-11:40 am

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,292

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

11:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Sun 6/7

1:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,299

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

10:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Tue 3/24

9:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$1,315

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/24

9:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,330

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 4/10

5:45 am-8:30 am

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Fri 4/17

9:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,343

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Cairns

How often are flights from the United States to Cairns delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between United States and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 288 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Cairns flights?

Over the last year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Cairns flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated February 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Cairns, such as Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from United States?

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from United States.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Cairns?

    Airlines like Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways fly from USA to Cairns in about 18h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. The distance from USA to Cairns is about 7185 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Cairns one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $291. Users have also found prices from $502 and $529 on Qantas Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Cairns?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Cairns, San Francisco - Cairns or Dallas/Fort Worth - Cairns when deciding on the best route from USA to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from USA to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from USA to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$368Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$787Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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