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Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $725

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 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to Cairns

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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 16 July 2026.

Tue 25/821:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 7/915:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,531
Thu 24/921:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1015:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,603
Sat 29/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops22h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,610
Fri 7/821:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/806:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,618
Thu 27/808:11
LAS
-
CNS
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/912:40
CNS
-
LAS
2 stops28h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,643
Thu 27/822:55
HNL
-
CNS
2 stops16h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/912:40
CNS
-
HNL
2 stops28h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/7$1,673
Fri 7/822:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 15/815:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,683
Tue 27/1012:00
HNL
-
CNS
2 stops27h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sat 31/1012:35
CNS
-
HNL
1 stop29h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,701
Mon 3/811:50
HNL
-
CNS
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/806:45
CNS
-
HNL
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,716
Fri 14/811:50
HNL
-
CNS
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/819:10
CNS
-
HNL
1 stop34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,751
Sun 9/823:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 16/806:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop24h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,769
Tue 25/821:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/906:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,780

Find flight deals from USA to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,531

One-way from

$725
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 25/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • USA to Cairns
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  • 24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
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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 16 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 29/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

12:40-18:33

2 stops22h 53m

$1,610

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 27/8

08:11-11:40

2 stops34h 29m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

12:40-23:49

2 stops28h 09m

$1,643

HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

Tue 27/10

12:00-11:35

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35-22:10

1 stop29h 35m

$1,701

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

21:30-16:55

1 stop26h 25m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

11:20-14:30

2 stops20h 10m

$1,809

HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

Fri 14/8

11:50-09:20

1 stop25h 30m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

06:00-09:55

2 stops23h 55m

$1,811

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

17:40-14:30

2 stops37h 50m

$1,904

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

21:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

13:55-17:05

1 stop20h 10m

$1,933

OmahaCairns

OMA - CNS

OMACNS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 26/10

16:29-14:10

2 stops30h 41m

Cairns

Tue 10/11

06:00-18:39

2 stops28h 39m

$1,950
Fastest return journey

HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

Fri 21/8

12:00-09:20

1 stop25h 20m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

15:35-10:40

1 stop15h 05m

$2,046

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/12

19:00-14:10

2 stops25h 10m

Cairns

Sun 6/12

06:00-14:02

2 stops26h 02m

$2,057

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

About 33% of weekly flights between United States and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 320 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Tuesday 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 13% of flights being delayed.

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 24h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,531. There are 11563 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 Los Angeles - Cairns, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Cairns and Newark - 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.

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