Cairns

$370+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
May 21 — May 281
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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 April 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 8/611:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 8/2012:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/20$743
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/2111:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 5/2812:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/20$748
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 8/2511:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 9/712:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$762
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 8/2911:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 9/1212:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$763
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Thu 8/1311:55 pm
LAX
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CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 8/2712:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/18$797
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 8/811:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 8/2412:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/20$843
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2011:55 pm
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 8/2412:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$898
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 8/911:55 pm
LAX
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CNS
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2012:40 pm
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$908
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 7/286:10 pm
SEA
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CNS
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/1012:40 pm
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,118
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 8/226:01 pm
SEA
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CNS
2 stops24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/712:40 pm
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops24h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,121
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 8/156:10 pm
SEA
-
CNS
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3112:40 pm
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops22h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 8/255:15 pm
SFO
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CNS
1 stop42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/712:40 pm
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops22h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,153

Find flight deals from USA to Cairns

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$743
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$525
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 5/21

11:55 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

Thu 5/28

12:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$994

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/3

6:01 pm-11:40 am

2 stops24h 39m

Cairns

Mon 9/14

12:40 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$1,118

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

9:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Cairns

Tue 6/9

11:20 am-5:05 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,192

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 7/19

11:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Sat 7/25

12:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,221

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 6/28

9:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/4

9:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$1,264
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Wed 6/10

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,272

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 6/28

9:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Cairns

Sun 8/2

6:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,285

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

10:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Cairns

Fri 6/5

9:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$1,314

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 6/25

9:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Tue 8/4

9:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$1,314

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/16

5:22 pm-11:10 am

2 stops24h 48m

Cairns

Fri 8/28

6:00 am-8:43 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,332

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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 30% of weekly flights between United States and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 297 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Thursday 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 April 21, 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.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from USA to Cairns in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 55m. 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 $529 and $530 on American Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 April 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$377Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$787Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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