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Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $492

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
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 18 June 2026.

Sat 1/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/6$1,004
Sat 1/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,252
Thu 30/723:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 6/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/6$1,408
Thu 30/723:30
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/812:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,489
Sat 29/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,508
Wed 7/1021:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1015:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,538
Thu 17/1222:55
HNL
-
CNS
2 stops16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 16/112:35
CNS
-
HNL
1 stop29h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/6$1,542
Wed 29/721:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop24h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 5/815:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,542
Sun 4/1022:30
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1012:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,548
Thu 30/722:55
HNL
-
CNS
2 stops16h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 6/812:40
CNS
-
HNL
2 stops28h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/6$1,732
Tue 22/1212:00
HNL
-
CNS
2 stops27h 35m
Fiji Airways
Thu 7/112:35
CNS
-
HNL
2 stops28h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/6$1,742
Thu 17/1222:55
HNL
-
CNS
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/106:00
CNS
-
HNL
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,761

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 18 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,004

One-way from

$492
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/8-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • USA to Cairns
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/8
  • 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 18 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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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

22:35-20:20

1 stop28h 45m

Cairns

Wed 5/8

06:00-15:35

2 stops26h 35m

$1,681

HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

Tue 4/8

12:05-11:40

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Sat 8/8

12:40-22:10

1 stop29h 30m

$1,772

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/11

21:45-14:10

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Thu 12/11

11:50-08:05

1 stop38h 15m

$1,782

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 24/7

20:10-20:20

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Fri 31/7

06:00-10:34

2 stops21h 34m

$1,830

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 24/7

06:00-20:20

2 stops45h 20m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-11:57

2 stops22h 57m

$1,839

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

23:10-19:30

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Tue 29/9

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

$1,847

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/8

19:20-16:55

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Sun 9/8

06:00-10:07

2 stops21h 07m

$1,857

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 29/7

10:45-20:20

2 stops43h 35m

Cairns

Wed 5/8

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

$1,901

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 13/10

18:05-21:00

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-16:38

2 stops24h 38m

$1,934

OmahaCairns

OMA - CNS

OMACNS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 26/10

18:28-11:05

2 stops25h 37m

Cairns

Tue 10/11

06:00-14:45

2 stops24h 45m

$1,942

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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 22h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,782. 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 Los Angeles - Cairns, Newark - Cairns and Seattle/Tacoma 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.

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