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Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $778

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
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 13 August 2026.

Sat 29/823:55 -
1 stop18h 45m
Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/8$1,456
Fri 28/815:55 -
1 stop43h 35m
Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/8$1,476
Mon 30/1122:35 -
2 stops24h 05m
Mon 1/206:00 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 11/8$1,479
Sun 30/821:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/8$1,489
Mon 30/1121:45 -
1 stop23h 10m
Mon 1/209:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 11/8$1,516
Mon 31/823:30 -
1 stop20h 25m
Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/8$1,517
Wed 9/923:30 -
1 stop20h 25m
Wed 16/915:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 12/8$1,524
Wed 2/908:15 -
2 stops43h 00m
Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/8$1,530
Mon 31/822:55 -
1 stop21h 00m
Tue 10/1114:40 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 9/8$1,533
Mon 31/822:55 -
1 stop21h 00m
Wed 18/1106:00 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 9/8$1,534
Wed 9/915:10 -
2 stops28h 45m
Wed 16/910:15 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 9/8$1,544
Tue 8/919:30 -
2 stops26h 30m
Tue 15/906:00 -
2 stops26h 21m
Deal found 10/8$1,847

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,456

One-way from

$778
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/8-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • USA to Cairns
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m 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 13 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

22:40-14:55

1 stop22h 15m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

06:00-12:01

2 stops24h 01m

$1,669

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

22:50-22:10

1 stop29h 20m

Cairns

Sat 13/2

15:40-06:20

2 stops32h 40m

$1,715

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

23:30-12:55

1 stop20h 25m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

11:40-18:05

1 stop24h 25m

$1,769
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 30/8

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Sat 21/11

09:15-08:05

1 stop16h 50m

$1,832

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 28/8

21:30-15:00

1 stop24h 30m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

$1,916

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

21:45-16:50

1 stop25h 05m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

11:40-18:05

1 stop24h 25m

$1,989

AtlantaCairns

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - CNS Cairns

ATLCNS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/9

16:30-11:10

3 stops28h 40m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

19:15-21:10

3 stops39h 55m

$2,048

BostonCairns

BOS Boston Logan Intl - CNS Cairns

BOSCNS

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/2

18:00-16:40

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Tue 16/2

06:00-01:05

2 stops34h 05m

$2,108

OmahaCairns

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - CNS Cairns

OMACNS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 26/10

15:43-11:00

2 stops28h 17m

Cairns

Tue 10/11

14:40-14:42

2 stops40h 02m

$2,117

Fort LauderdaleCairns

FLL Fort Lauderdale - CNS Cairns

FLLCNS

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 30/11

14:40-14:55

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Mon 1/2

06:00-16:56

2 stops25h 56m

$2,122

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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 334 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?

Saturday 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 14% 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 19h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,950. There are 11296 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, Houston Hobby - Cairns and San Francisco - 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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