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Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $731

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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 31 October 2025.

Mon 3/1120:50LAX - CNS
1 stop26h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 10/1106:00CNS - LAX
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$1,512
Wed 26/1121:25LAX - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1209:20CNS - LAX
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$1,605
Mon 3/1122:45LAX - CNS
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1106:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,613
Sat 22/1118:10LAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,702
Thu 6/1109:25LAX - CNS
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1118:05CNS - LAX
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,756
Wed 26/1118:10LAX - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,762
Sat 15/1121:55DFW - CNS
1 stop21h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 22/1112:35CNS - DFW
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,887
Mon 10/1118:20DFW - CNS
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1115:35CNS - DFW
2 stops39h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,916
Mon 10/1118:20DFW - CNS
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1109:55CNS - DFW
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,928
Sun 9/1120:15SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1115:35CNS - SFO
2 stops42h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,945
Sat 15/1120:30DFW - CNS
2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1115:35CNS - DFW
2 stops36h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,990
Tue 2/1219:05DEN - CNS
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1209:05CNS - DEN
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,047

Cheap flight deals from USA to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,605

One-way from

$731
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 26/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • USA to Cairns
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30/11
  • 30/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 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 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Cairns that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

18:10-17:15

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Thu 25/12

06:00-13:24

2 stops25h 24m

$1,702

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 24/2

21:50-14:05

1 stop24h 15m

Cairns

Tue 10/3

06:00-12:30

2 stops21h 30m

$1,806

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

18:25-17:15

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

$1,811

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Wed 26/11

20:50-11:20

1 stop20h 30m

Cairns

Wed 3/12

06:00-12:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,821

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 24/2

21:50-11:20

1 stop21h 30m

Cairns

Tue 10/3

12:05-08:25

1 stop35h 20m

$1,824

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 15/11

21:55-11:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Sat 22/11

12:35-15:20

1 stop18h 45m

$1,887

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 10/11

18:20-14:05

2 stops27h 45m

Cairns

Thu 20/11

15:35-14:50

2 stops39h 15m

$1,916

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 10/11

18:20-17:15

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Thu 20/11

09:55-08:40

1 stop38h 45m

$1,928

DenverCairns

DEN - CNS

DENCNS

Denver Intl

Tue 2/12

19:05-17:15

2 stops29h 10m

Cairns

Thu 11/12

09:05-17:44

2 stops25h 39m

$2,047

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

20:50-14:05

1 stop23h 15m

Cairns

Thu 25/12

15:35-07:25

2 stops57h 50m

$2,056

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Cairns?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cairns (average of $574). Flying from USA to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,928). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 31 October 2025.
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
208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
208 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 34m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,190. There are 11296 km between USA and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from USA to Cairns are American Airlines ($854), Cathay Pacific ($862), and Fiji Airways ($894).

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Cairns?

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Cairns are Los Angeles - Cairns, San Francisco - Cairns and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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.

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    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Cairns?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cairns (average of $574). Flying from USA to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,928). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from USA to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$683Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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