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Cheap flights from North America to Cairns from $848

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
19 Dec — 26 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 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,396

One-way from

$848
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/3-21/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • North America to Cairns
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 35m 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 19 November 2025.

Thu 27/1120:50LAX - CNS
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:40CNS - LAX
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,739
Sat 22/1120:50LAX - CNS
1 stop30h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1211:35CNS - LAX
2 stops37h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/11$1,881
Sat 22/1118:50LAX - CNS
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops31h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,001
Sat 22/1120:50LAX - CNS
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1218:05CNS - LAX
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,025
Thu 25/1222:50LAX - CNS
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 8/117:35CNS - LAX
1 stop38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/11$2,142
Sat 22/1120:20YYZ - CNS
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1223:55CNS - YYZ
3 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,570
Sun 7/1220:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 11/1214:50CNS - SFO
2 stops43h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$3,312
Mon 1/1209:40DCA - CNS
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:05CNS - DCA
3 stops63h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$3,320
Sat 27/1221:35SFO - CNS
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:40CNS - SFO
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$3,338
Thu 20/1111:09SFO - CNS
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1118:05CNS - SFO
1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$3,533
Sun 7/1223:05SFO - CNS
1 stop30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$3,570
Mon 1/1220:05IAD - CNS
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1209:45CNS - IAD
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$3,597

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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 19 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North America to Cairns that are best for you.

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North America

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 13/3

23:45-22:05

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

12:35-12:50

1 stop17h 15m

$1,396

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

21:25-16:15

1 stop24h 50m

Cairns

Thu 8/1

12:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,579

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

18:10-17:15

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

06:00-13:24

2 stops25h 24m

$1,653

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

23:10-13:35

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

06:45-14:30

1 stop24h 45m

$1,654

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 3/4

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Fri 24/4

12:05-16:30

1 stop21h 25m

$1,661

HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

Sat 21/3

23:55-19:50

2 stops23h 55m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

12:05-22:10

2 stops30h 05m

$1,691

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

20:50-14:05

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

17:35-14:30

1 stop38h 55m

$1,710

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

22:50-16:50

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Thu 8/1

17:35-14:30

1 stop38h 55m

$1,718

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

15:35-16:30

1 stop17h 55m

$1,753

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

18:25-13:35

2 stops26h 10m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

06:00-15:33

2 stops26h 33m

$1,771

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Best time to book a flight from North America to Cairns

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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 $1,948). 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 19 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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

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 $1,973, Air New Zealand can have you in Cairns from North America in 25h 50m. The distance from North America to Cairns is about 11296 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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $888. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Qantas Airways, 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 Toronto Pearson Intl - Cairns, Los Angeles - Cairns or New York John F Kennedy 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 $1,948). 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$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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