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Cheap flights from North America to Cairns from $818

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,466

One-way from

$818
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 05m total
  • North America to Cairns
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • North America to Cairns
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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 5 November 2025.

Sun 16/1122:45LAX - CNS
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,480
Sat 22/1118:10LAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,680
Sun 16/1120:50LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/1115:35CNS - LAX
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,694
Thu 25/1220:50LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/106:00CNS - LAX
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,941
Wed 3/1209:45YVR - CNS
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1211:55CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,954
Tue 18/1117:09SFO - CNS
2 stops24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1212:35CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,960
Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 5/1211:45CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,988
Sun 16/1122:50LAX - CNS
1 stop41h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 19/1117:35CNS - LAX
2 stops55h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,991
Sun 16/1120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 6/1211:45CNS - SFO
2 stops46h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,020
Sun 16/1120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 4/1218:05CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,031
Sun 16/1120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1217:35CNS - SFO
2 stops64h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,034
Sun 16/1120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 5/1212:35CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,044

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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 5 November 2025.
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North America

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

22:45-17:15

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Wed 19/11

06:00-11:50

2 stops23h 50m

$1,480

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

18:10-17:15

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

06:00-11:48

2 stops23h 48m

$1,682

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

12:40-12:55

1 stop17h 15m

$1,683

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 14/4

20:29-11:40

2 stops24h 11m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

12:40-19:59

2 stops22h 19m

$1,728

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

16:03-11:35

2 stops25h 32m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

12:35-18:38

2 stops24h 03m

$1,758

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 3/4

23:25-12:55

1 stop20h 30m

Cairns

Fri 24/4

15:35-16:40

1 stop18h 05m

$1,769

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

22:45-08:20

1 stop39h 35m

Cairns

Thu 25/12

06:00-07:15

1 stop19h 15m

$1,780

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

23:00-16:50

2 stops23h 50m

Cairns

Sun 1/2

07:45-10:25

1 stop20h 40m

$1,802

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

22:45-11:35

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

06:00-11:50

2 stops23h 50m

$1,825

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 24/2

21:50-16:50

1 stop27h 00m

Cairns

Tue 10/3

06:00-12:30

2 stops21h 30m

$1,828

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North America to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North America to Cairns?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Cairns (average of $580). Flying from North America to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,946). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 5 November 2025.
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
209 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 $1,683, 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 cheapest airlines to fly from North America to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $818. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from North America to Cairns for a low price.

  • 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 - 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North America to Cairns?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Cairns (average of $580). Flying from North America to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,946). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from North America to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$690Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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