Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $692

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,226

One-way from

$692
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/2-7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • USA to Cairns
Search Deals
27/2
  • 27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • USA to Cairns
Search Deals

Find flight deals from USA to Cairns

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from USA to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Sat 28/222:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/312:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,226
Thu 1/1023:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 15/1012:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,300
Fri 27/222:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/306:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,309
Fri 20/323:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/306:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,380
Thu 26/221:50
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 5/312:35
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,543
Sun 22/223:50
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops29h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/306:00
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,552
Fri 4/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,612
Fri 31/721:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 8/815:35
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops38h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,633
Sat 25/722:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 8/814:55
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops38h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$1,635
Sun 22/218:10
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/306:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops23h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,645
Tue 24/222:59
DFW
-
CNS
2 stops32h 06m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/315:35
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop31h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,645
Fri 27/220:00
SEA
-
CNS
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/306:00
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops21h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,687

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from USA 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 15 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

22:35-23:05

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

12:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,226

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

22:35-23:05

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Fri 6/3

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 00m

$1,309

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

23:35-23:05

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

$1,380

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

18:10-17:15

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-11:48

2 stops23h 48m

$1,645

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 24/2

22:59-23:05

2 stops32h 06m

Cairns

Tue 10/3

15:35-08:25

1 stop31h 50m

$1,672

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

20:10-23:05

2 stops32h 55m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

14:50-11:15

2 stops38h 25m

$1,720

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 28/2

21:50-16:40

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

12:35-15:45

1 stop19h 10m

$1,742

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

18:25-13:40

2 stops26h 15m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

$1,790

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 3/4

22:10-16:55

2 stops25h 45m

Cairns

Fri 24/4

09:25-13:20

2 stops44h 55m

$1,826

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

21:50-11:20

1 stop20h 30m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

18:05-06:00

1 stop28h 55m

$1,827

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/1

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from USA to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from USA with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Cairns

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cairns (average of $564). Flying from USA to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,893). 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.

How often are flights from the United States to Cairns delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between United States and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 280 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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 15 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways from the United States to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 United States?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from United States, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Cairns?

    A quick flight from USA to Cairns can take about 30h 15m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,062. There are 11516 km between USA and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Cairns?

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Cairns are San Francisco - Cairns, Los Angeles - Cairns and Boston Logan Intl - Cairns.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Cairns?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cairns (average of $564). Flying from USA to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,893). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Cairns?

Book flights to Cairns if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mission Beach
Trinity Beach

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for USA to Cairns

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Brisbane flights
Vancouver Intl to Brisbane flights
San Francisco to Brisbane flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Brisbane flights
Pearson Intl to Brisbane flights
Ontario to Brisbane flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Brisbane flights
Newark to Brisbane flights
Seattle to Brisbane flights
Atlanta to Brisbane flights
Ottawa to Brisbane flights
Boston to Brisbane flights
Dulles Intl to Brisbane flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Brisbane flights
Hobby to Brisbane flights
LaGuardia to Brisbane flights
O'Hare Intl to Brisbane flights
Baltimore to Brisbane flights
Calgary to Brisbane flights
Minneapolis to Brisbane flights
Denver to Brisbane flights
Mexico City to Brisbane flights
Orlando to Brisbane flights
Detroit to Brisbane flights
George Bush Intcntl to Brisbane flights
Austin to Brisbane flights
Portland to Brisbane flights
Nashville to Brisbane flights
Charlotte to Brisbane flights
Salt Lake City to Brisbane flights
Honolulu to Brisbane flights
San Francisco to Cairns flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Brisbane flights
Raleigh to Brisbane flights
Tulsa to Brisbane flights
Edmonton to Brisbane flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Coolangatta flights
San Jose to Brisbane flights
Los Angeles to Cairns flights
Cleveland to Brisbane flights
Kansas City to Brisbane flights
Miami to Brisbane flights

Top airline flying from USA to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from USA to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$671Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Fiji Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from USA to Cairns?

Deals for USA to Cairns flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from USA to Cairns?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from USA to Cairns for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from USA to Cairns with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from USA to Cairns flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from USA to Cairns become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on USA to Cairns flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.