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Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $515

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
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
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 4 May 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 1/5$1,103
Tue 27/1023:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/1112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,168
Sat 22/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 12/1012:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,169
Thu 29/1023:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/1112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,247
Thu 27/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 10/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,272
Tue 27/1023:35
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,387
Sat 27/623:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 28/112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,391
Thu 25/623:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 30/112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,400
Sat 22/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 10/1012:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,420
Thu 27/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Mon 12/1012:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,436
Wed 20/516:30
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops32h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 27/515:45
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,970
Sat 29/818:17
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/912:40
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,996

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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,103

One-way from

$515
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 25/8-7/9
  • 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 4 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

22:45-15:55

1 stop24h 10m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

06:00-06:10

2 stops41h 10m

$1,813

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 26/10

17:27-19:05

2 stops32h 38m

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:00-06:50

2 stops42h 50m

$1,893

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/5

16:30-15:00

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

15:45-06:20

2 stops28h 35m

$1,970

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 29/8

18:17-11:40

2 stops27h 23m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

12:40-15:35

2 stops40h 55m

$1,996

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

10:55-15:55

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Wed 10/6

06:00-10:34

2 stops21h 34m

$2,132

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

22:35-13:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Thu 8/10

06:00-10:35

2 stops21h 35m

$2,136

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 23/8

22:45-15:55

1 stop24h 10m

Cairns

Thu 8/10

06:00-12:01

2 stops23h 01m

$2,146

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/7

18:10-12:55

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Sat 18/7

15:45-06:03

2 stops28h 18m

$2,229

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 30/8

21:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

$2,233
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 27/8

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cairns

Fri 9/10

15:45-17:05

1 stop18h 20m

$2,243

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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 31% of weekly flights between United States and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 301 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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 Wednesday 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. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,634. 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 Houston Hobby - Cairns, Dallas/Fort Worth - Cairns and New York John F Kennedy 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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