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Cheap flights from North America to Cairns from $487

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from North America to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North America to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Sat 29/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$995
Thu 23/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,016
Sat 4/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 25/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,079
Thu 23/422:45
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/412:40
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/3$1,356
Thu 2/422:45
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 9/412:40
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,400
Thu 28/522:45
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 11/612:40
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,414
Tue 7/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/406:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,428
Thu 23/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/417:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,435
Sat 4/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:55
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,439
Sat 29/822:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 12/913:55
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops40h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/3$1,535
Sat 4/422:20
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Mon 13/412:40
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop42h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/3$1,541
Tue 28/422:45
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/712:40
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,545

Find flight deals from North America to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North America to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$995

One-way from

$487
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/8-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • North America to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • North America to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from North America to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 29/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$995

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 23/4

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$995

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,079

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

14:15-22:25

2 stops39h 10m

Cairns

Thu 23/4

06:00-11:36

2 stops22h 36m

$1,541

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/4

22:20-11:40

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Mon 13/4

12:40-14:30

1 stop42h 50m

$1,541

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

22:10-22:45

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

06:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,601

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-19:30

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

17:40-12:55

2 stops36h 15m

$1,698

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 28/5

22:45-11:40

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

06:00-16:50

2 stops25h 50m

$1,701

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

22:10-19:30

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Mon 29/6

15:45-12:05

2 stops37h 20m

$1,760

DenverCairns

DEN - CNS

DENCNS

Denver Intl

Mon 24/8

21:25-10:45

2 stops45h 20m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

10:55-19:40

2 stops24h 45m

$1,842

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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 10 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways from North America to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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 North America?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from North America to Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from North America to Cairns?

    For as low as $995, Fiji Airways can have you in Cairns from North America in 18h 45m. The distance from North America to Cairns is about 11563 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from North America to Cairns?

    When deciding which route to take from North America to Cairns, consider Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cairns, San Francisco - Cairns or Dallas/Fort Worth - Cairns, as they are the most popular.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on North America to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from North America to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America 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 airline flying from North America to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$548Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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