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Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $488

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 3 March 2026.

Tue 12/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 23/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,001
Tue 12/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 21/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,046
Tue 15/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 26/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/2$1,048
Tue 15/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 24/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/2$1,062
Sat 4/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 25/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,089
Thu 14/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 23/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,110
Sat 19/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 28/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/2$1,183
Sat 30/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 15/612:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,221
Thu 16/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 23/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$1,223
Wed 18/323:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/306:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,228
Thu 28/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 15/612:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,235
Tue 26/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 11/612:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,285

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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,001

One-way from

$488
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • USA to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • USA to Cairns
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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 3 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Cairns that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 28/5

22:45-11:40

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:40-16:50

1 stop19h 10m

$1,419

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 1/8

22:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Tue 11/8

11:55-13:20

1 stop18h 25m

$1,504

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 31/7

22:10-16:55

2 stops25h 45m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

06:00-13:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,602

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

22:10-16:15

2 stops25h 05m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

11:20-12:05

2 stops41h 45m

$1,696

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

10:44-15:55

2 stops36h 11m

Cairns

Mon 25/5

06:00-13:34

2 stops24h 34m

$1,701

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 28/5

22:45-11:40

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

06:00-16:50

2 stops25h 50m

$1,703

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 13/3

21:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

09:20-13:30

2 stops21h 10m

$1,707

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:05-16:55

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:55-12:55

2 stops40h 00m

$1,707

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 12/4

22:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Sun 19/4

06:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,717

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

22:05-19:30

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Tue 21/4

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

$1,766

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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 29% of weekly flights between United States and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 290 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 14% 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 3 March 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
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 19h 35m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,504. 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, Dallas/Fort Worth - Cairns and Houston Hobby - 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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Top airline flying from USA to Cairns

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$550Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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