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Cheap flights from North America to Cairns from $782

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,467

One-way from

$782
23/8-30/8
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 34m total
  • North America to Cairns
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 22m 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 11 July 2025.

Wed 5/1122:45LAX - CNS
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,455
Sat 23/818:05SEA - CNS
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/819:00CNS - SEA
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,609
Mon 22/921:35LAX - CNS
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 23/1015:35CNS - LAX
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,645
Mon 1/1219:05LAX - CNS
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1214:50CNS - LAX
2 stops38h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,685
Sat 6/914:55SEA - CNS
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Thu 11/906:00CNS - SEA
2 stops20h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$1,746
Mon 22/912:20LAX - CNS
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Thu 23/1006:00CNS - LAX
2 stops24h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 10/7$1,760
Sun 24/817:20SFO - CNS
1 stop42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/806:45CNS - SFO
2 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,798
Mon 22/915:01LAX - CNS
3 stops51h 39mFiji Airways
Thu 23/1012:40CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/7$1,828
Mon 25/814:32SEA - CNS
2 stops29h 23mQantas Airways
Mon 1/917:35CNS - SEA
2 stops44h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$1,882
Sat 1/1120:50SFO - CNS
2 stops33h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1115:35CNS - SFO
2 stops37h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,924
Sun 24/807:05ORD - CNS
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/806:00CNS - ORD
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,942
Sat 23/818:20ORD - CNS
2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 30/812:40CNS - ORD
2 stops23h 17mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/7$2,054

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

Fly from

North America

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

22:45-23:05

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Fri 14/11

06:00-11:50

2 stops23h 50m

$1,455

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 23/8

18:05-22:50

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

19:00-10:54

2 stops32h 54m

$1,609

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

21:35-13:00

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Thu 23/10

15:35-16:40

1 stop18h 05m

$1,645

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

19:05-14:05

2 stops25h 00m

Cairns

Sun 7/12

14:50-11:15

2 stops38h 25m

$1,685

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 6/9

14:55-13:10

2 stops29h 15m

Cairns

Thu 11/9

06:00-09:21

2 stops20h 21m

$1,746

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

12:20-15:55

2 stops34h 35m

Cairns

Thu 23/10

06:00-13:28

2 stops24h 28m

$1,760

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

17:20-04:25

1 stop42h 05m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:45-21:33

2 stops31h 48m

$1,798

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

15:01-11:40

3 stops51h 39m

Cairns

Thu 23/10

12:40-12:55

1 stop17h 15m

$1,828

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

20:50-23:05

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sun 30/11

15:35-11:05

2 stops37h 30m

$1,924

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/11

07:40-16:15

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

12:35-12:54

2 stops42h 19m

$1,932

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from North America to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Japan Airlines, andEmirates 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.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
8.4
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

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.

  • 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 $782. 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?

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

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from North America to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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