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Cheap flights from Cairns to Honolulu from $485

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — HNL
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Honolulu (HNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,386

One-way from

$485

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,075
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/9-18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Cairns to Honolulu
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • Cairns to Honolulu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($237 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Fri 22/806:45CNS - HNL
1 stop19h 05mJetstar
Fri 29/808:20HNL - CNS
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$1,379
Sat 13/919:00CNS - HNL
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/922:55HNL - CNS
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,386
Sat 13/912:40CNS - HNL
1 stop29h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 18/922:55HNL - CNS
2 stops16h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,402
Sat 13/912:15CNS - HNL
2 stops17h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 18/909:35HNL - CNS
2 stops32h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,687
Fri 22/806:00CNS - HNL
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/812:00HNL - CNS
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,793
Sun 28/911:40CNS - HNL
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1008:20HNL - CNS
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$2,109

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Honolulu that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Honolulu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sat 13/9

19:00-05:50

1 stop30h 50m

Honolulu

Thu 18/9

22:55-11:40

2 stops16h 45m

$1,386

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sat 13/9

12:40-22:10

1 stop29h 30m

Honolulu

Thu 18/9

22:55-11:40

2 stops16h 45m

$1,402

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sat 13/9

12:15-09:50

2 stops17h 35m

Honolulu

Thu 18/9

09:35-13:45

2 stops32h 10m

$1,687

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sun 28/9

11:40-10:55

3 stops43h 15m

Honolulu

Sun 5/10

08:20-23:05

2 stops18h 45m

$2,109

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sun 28/9

06:45-05:50

1 stop19h 05m

Honolulu

Sun 5/10

08:20-22:50

1 stop18h 30m

$2,182

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sat 30/8

19:00-05:50

1 stop30h 50m

$485

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Fri 22/8

06:45-05:50

1 stop19h 05m

$736

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sat 30/8

16:55-05:50

3 stops32h 55m

$880

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Fri 22/8

19:15-22:10

3 stops46h 55m

$1,658

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sat 30/8

18:40-09:20

4 stops34h 40m

$2,667

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Honolulu

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Honolulu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Cairns to Honolulu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Honolulu round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Honolulu, with prices starting at $845. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,253 round trip. Jetstar is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Honolulu (average of $454). Flying from Cairns to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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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JetstarCheapest$845Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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