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Cheap flights from North America to Cairns from $490

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
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 21 February 2026.

Thu 20/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 31/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,003
Sat 4/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 25/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,067
Tue 18/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 29/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,118
Tue 18/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,186
Thu 20/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/806:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,404
Sat 4/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:55
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,411
Thu 28/522:45
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 11/612:40
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,425
Wed 19/822:10
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops25h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/811:55
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$1,489
Tue 18/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,492
Tue 18/822:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 2/906:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$1,497
Sun 23/822:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/811:55
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$1,510
Thu 28/522:45
DFW
-
CNS
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/612:40
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,653

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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,003

One-way from

$490
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • North America to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/6
  • 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 21 February 2026.
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North America

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 20/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,003

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,067

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 20/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,186

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,186

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:50-13:05

2 stops42h 15m

$1,411

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 28/5

22:45-11:40

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:40-16:50

1 stop19h 10m

$1,425

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

23:55-16:10

2 stops23h 15m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,492

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

22:10-16:55

2 stops25h 45m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

06:00-13:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,541

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 19/8

22:10-22:45

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

06:00-13:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,561

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 20/8

22:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

06:00-13:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,565

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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 21 February 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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

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
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North America to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $1,003, 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 Houston Hobby - Cairns, San Francisco - Cairns or Chicago O'Hare Intl - 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$552Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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