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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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 June 2026.

Tue 25/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 7/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/6$1,313
Tue 30/621:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/710:15
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5$1,542
Sat 29/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,584
Mon 20/721:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/715:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,589
Sat 20/621:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 7/715:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,595
Tue 6/1021:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 29/1006:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops25h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,616
Tue 21/722:45
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/706:00
CNS
-
DFW
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,851
Fri 11/919:35
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/919:10
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,931
Tue 21/722:45
DFW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/712:40
CNS
-
DFW
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/6$1,986
Mon 26/1018:28
OMA
-
CNS
2 stops28h 42m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/1114:55
CNS
-
OMA
2 stops39h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/6$2,014
Sun 1/1118:14
ATL
-
CNS
2 stops25h 51m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/1114:55
CNS
-
ATL
2 stops43h 32m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,024
Tue 28/710:34
MCO
-
CNS
2 stops35h 16m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/817:25
CNS
-
MCO
2 stops39h 41m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/6$2,106

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 5 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,313

One-way from

$725
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 25/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • USA to Cairns
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27/10
  • 27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • USA to Cairns
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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 5 June 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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Depart

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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 20/7

21:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

Cairns

Mon 27/7

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

$1,589

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 15/7

18:45-20:20

2 stops32h 35m

Cairns

Wed 22/7

06:00-13:55

2 stops24h 55m

$1,729

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 30/6

23:55-23:20

3 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Tue 7/7

06:00-13:05

3 stops24h 05m

$1,774

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Fri 24/7

22:35-20:20

1 stop28h 45m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-13:55

2 stops24h 55m

$1,787
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 20/6

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Tue 7/7

09:25-14:30

2 stops22h 05m

$1,791

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 21/7

22:45-11:40

1 stop21h 55m

Cairns

Thu 30/7

06:00-16:50

2 stops25h 50m

$1,851

OmahaCairns

OMA - CNS

OMACNS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 26/10

18:28-11:05

2 stops25h 37m

Cairns

Tue 10/11

09:25-18:39

2 stops49h 14m

$2,015

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 24/10

12:30-17:25

3 stops37h 55m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

18:05-14:57

3 stops60h 52m

$2,132

OrlandoCairns

MCO - CNS

MCOCNS

Orlando

Wed 19/8

09:00-11:10

3 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

06:00-16:44

2 stops24h 44m

$2,143

BostonCairns

BOS - CNS

BOSCNS

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 17/8

16:15-16:10

2 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

13:55-17:07

2 stops41h 12m

$2,144

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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 312 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 Friday 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 20h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,791. 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, Houston Hobby - Cairns and Austin Bergstrom - 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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