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Cheapest flights from Cairns to North America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to North America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Thu 11/612:40

CNS

-

LAX

1 stop17h 25m

Fiji Airways

Thu 25/623:55

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop18h 45m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 10/2$1,155

Sat 12/912:40

CNS

-

YVR

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Thu 15/1022:20

YVR

-

CNS

1 stop20h 20m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 10/2$1,301

Tue 19/511:55

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop18h 00m

Air New Zealand

Tue 26/522:05

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop19h 40m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 11/2$1,376

Thu 11/611:55

CNS

-

LAX

1 stop18h 25m

Air New Zealand

Thu 25/622:10

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop19h 35m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 12/2$1,411

Sun 1/306:40

CNS

-

LAX

1 stop23h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/323:50

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop24h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,429

Thu 19/309:20

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops28h 22m

Qantas Airways

Mon 23/314:53

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops30h 12m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 9/2$1,439

Thu 21/511:40

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop20h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 28/518:01

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops24h 39m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,526

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Wed 27/523:25

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop18h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,538

Thu 21/511:40

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop20h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 24/522:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops43h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,539

Wed 20/511:40

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop20h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 28/518:01

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops24h 39m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,553

Wed 20/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Tue 26/522:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops48h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,554

Thu 21/511:40

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop20h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 27/522:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops40h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,559

Best flights from Cairns to North America
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to North America that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 February 2026.

Thu 11/611:55

CNS

-

LAX

1 stop18h 25m

Air New Zealand

Thu 25/622:10

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop19h 35m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 12/2$1,411

Sun 1/306:40

CNS

-

LAX

1 stop23h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/323:50

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop24h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,429

Thu 19/309:20

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops28h 22m

Qantas Airways

Mon 23/314:53

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops30h 12m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 9/2$1,439

Wed 20/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Wed 27/523:25

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop18h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,538

Thu 21/506:00

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops27h 27m

Air Canada

Wed 10/621:30

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops52h 25m

Air Canada

Deal found 9/2$2,027

Sun 31/515:45

CNS

-

YVR

2 stops33h 25m

Cathay Pacific

Thu 30/701:25

YVR

-

CNS

2 stops41h 25m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 10/2$2,316

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Wed 27/518:45

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops28h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,546

Thu 21/511:40

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop20h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 27/522:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops40h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,559

Mon 18/515:45

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops38h 11m

Qantas Airways

Wed 10/616:23

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops26h 27m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 12/2$1,644

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

2 stops43h 10m

United Airlines

Tue 26/522:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops48h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,584

Sat 28/310:55

CNS

-

LAX

1 stop19h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 4/423:30

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,634

Tue 19/513:40

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops26h 25m

Qantas Airways

Wed 10/616:23

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops26h 27m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 12/2$1,654

Sun 17/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

2 stops43h 10m

United Airlines

Wed 27/518:45

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops28h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,587

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops24h 58m

Air Canada

Wed 10/620:30

YUL

-

CNS

3 stops53h 25m

Air Canada

Deal found 9/2$2,038

Sun 17/518:55

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops59h 01m

Qantas Airways

Wed 10/616:23

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops26h 27m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 12/2$1,686

Sun 17/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Mon 25/523:25

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop18h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,587

Sun 31/511:40

CNS

-

YVR

1 stop37h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 30/701:05

YVR

-

CNS

2 stops39h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/2$1,897

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops24h 58m

Air Canada

Thu 11/616:40

YUL

-

CNS

3 stops33h 15m

Air Canada

Deal found 9/2$2,097

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Thu 28/512:10

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops34h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,595

Sun 17/518:55

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops59h 01m

Qantas Airways

Sun 14/614:40

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops28h 10m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 12/2$1,796

Sun 17/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

2 stops43h 10m

United Airlines

Tue 26/522:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops48h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,595

Wed 20/513:55

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops44h 53m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 10/607:30

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops37h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2$1,990

Sun 17/506:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Sat 23/522:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops48h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,604

Sun 1/306:00

CNS

-

LAX

2 stops24h 30m

Qantas Airways

Mon 9/323:50

LAX

-

CNS

2 stops24h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 11/2$1,968

Sat 28/318:05

CNS

-

YVR

3 stops41h 41m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 4/422:20

YVR

-

CNS

1 stop20h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/2$2,069

Thu 21/506:00

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops24h 58m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 11/616:30

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops31h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2$2,077

Wed 20/506:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops29h 32m

United Airlines

Wed 10/617:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops34h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 12/2$1,751

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops24h 58m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 11/616:30

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops31h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2$2,077

Wed 20/506:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops29h 32m

United Airlines

Mon 15/605:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops37h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 12/2$1,754

Tue 19/506:00

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops28h 48m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 9/616:30

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops28h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2$2,080

Find flight deals from Cairns to North America

Round-trip from	$1,075
One-way from	$507

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
11/6-25/6
2 total stops
36h 10m total
Cairns to North America

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
22/6
1 total stop
17h 25m total
Cairns to North America

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

11:55-13:20

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

22:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

$1,411

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 1/3

06:40-12:30

1 stop23h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

23:50-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

$1,429

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Thu 19/3

09:20-20:42

2 stops28h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 23/3

14:53-14:05

2 stops30h 12m

$1,439

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 20/5

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

$1,538

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

18:45-15:55

2 stops28h 10m

$1,546

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 21/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

22:35-08:30

2 stops40h 55m

$1,559

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-08:10

2 stops43h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

22:35-15:55

2 stops48h 20m

$1,584

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 17/5

06:00-08:10

2 stops43h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

18:45-15:55

2 stops28h 10m

$1,587

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 17/5

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

23:25-11:10

1 stop18h 45m

$1,587

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

12:10-15:55

2 stops34h 45m

$1,595

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to North America

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CNS-SFO

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CNS-0NA

CNS-LAX

CNS-SEA

CNS-SFO

CNS-YVR

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $838). Flying from Cairns to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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 North America

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific from Cairns to North America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

7.6

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to North America?
Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to North America from Cairns.
How long is the flight from Cairns to North America?
Airlines like Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines fly from Cairns to North America in about 17h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 47m. The distance from Cairns to North America is about 11296 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Cairns to North America?
While some choose either Cairns - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl or Cairns - Cancun, Cairns - Vancouver Intl is the most popular route from Cairns to North America.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to North America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to North America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to North America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to North America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to North America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to North America 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 Cairns to North America?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $838). Flying from Cairns to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,502). 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 4 airlines flying from Cairns to North America

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$910	Average$1,048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,170	Average$1,339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,328	Average$1,474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,440	Average$1,538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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