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Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $501

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
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 30 June 2026.

Thu 13/809:20
ORD
-
CNS
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/812:40
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,465
Tue 6/1022:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1012:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,474
Sat 29/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,538
Fri 14/821:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/810:15
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,703
Sun 22/1119:45
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops29h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 30/1106:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops32h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,708
Tue 25/822:10
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops41h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 7/917:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops36h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/6$1,731
Sun 9/822:45
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/806:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,763
Sun 26/706:50
LAS
-
CNS
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/818:55
CNS
-
LAS
2 stops39h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,911
Tue 10/1114:45
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1106:00
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops25h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,925
Fri 7/823:25
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/812:40
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,943
Thu 15/1018:00
LAS
-
CNS
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1006:00
CNS
-
LAS
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,978
Mon 26/1016:29
OMA
-
CNS
2 stops30h 41m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/1106:00
CNS
-
OMA
2 stops28h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,981

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 30 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,465

One-way from

$501
13/8-20/8
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 67h 39m total
  • USA to Cairns
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m 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 30 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 22/11

22:40-14:55

1 stop22h 15m

Cairns

Mon 30/11

06:00-18:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,711
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 14/8

17:57-12:55

2 stops25h 58m

Cairns

Fri 21/8

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

$1,719

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 29/8

21:30-22:45

1 stop32h 15m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

06:50-06:00

1 stop40h 10m

$1,801

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

21:30-21:00

1 stop30h 30m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

21:40-07:05

1 stop26h 25m

$1,821

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 26/7

06:50-11:10

2 stops35h 20m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

18:55-17:01

2 stops39h 06m

$1,911

Las VegasCairns

LAS - CNS

LASCNS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 15/10

18:00-17:25

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Thu 29/10

06:00-21:40

2 stops32h 40m

$1,978

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

$1,981

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

11:45-17:00

1 stop36h 15m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

12:40-20:40

2 stops25h 00m

$1,986

OrlandoCairns

MCO - CNS

MCOCNS

Orlando

Fri 28/8

09:00-11:10

3 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

16:35-18:11

2 stops39h 36m

$2,062

OrlandoCairns

MCO - CNS

MCOCNS

Orlando

Tue 11/8

17:55-18:25

2 stops34h 30m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

19:10-16:44

2 stops35h 34m

$2,063

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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 318 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 30h 41m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,981. There are 13580 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, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cairns and Ontario - 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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