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Cheap flights from Cairns to North America from $552

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
11 Jul — 18 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 June 2026.

Thu 10/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 10/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,237
Mon 28/1212:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 16/122:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/6$1,321
Sat 25/706:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/721:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop25h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,386
Mon 14/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 10/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,418
Mon 7/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 10/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,419
Tue 21/706:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 4/823:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/6$1,441
Tue 21/706:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/821:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/6$1,454
Tue 21/706:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/823:00
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops27h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/6$1,455
Sun 26/706:50
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop40h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/823:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,461
Thu 12/1109:25
CNS
-
ORD
2 stops37h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 16/1114:54
ORD
-
CNS
2 stops28h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,595
Sat 15/812:40
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/810:45
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,639
Thu 12/1109:25
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops30h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 16/1107:23
SEA
-
CNS
2 stops33h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,672

Find flight deals from Cairns to North America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to North America flight deals. Data was last updated 11 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,237

One-way from

$552
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/9-10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Cairns to North America
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Cairns to North America
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to North America 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 11 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 21/7

06:50-06:00

1 stop40h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

23:30-12:55

1 stop20h 25m

$1,471

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 20/7

17:40-06:00

2 stops29h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 3/8

23:00-19:30

2 stops27h 30m

$1,489

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 7/9

11:20-17:05

1 stop22h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 13/12

20:25-11:05

1 stop20h 40m

$1,508

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 24/7

06:50-14:30

1 stop24h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 7/8

21:30-18:10

1 stop27h 40m

$1,513

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 24/7

10:55-14:30

2 stops20h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,539

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 5/12

09:25-08:00

1 stop16h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/1

22:50-10:45

1 stop41h 55m

$1,569

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Thu 12/11

09:25-06:43

2 stops37h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

14:54-11:05

2 stops28h 11m

$1,595

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Thu 12/11

09:25-22:24

2 stops30h 59m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 16/11

07:23-11:05

2 stops33h 42m

$1,672

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Thu 13/8

12:40-14:30

2 stops42h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 25/8

10:45-04:30

1 stop24h 45m

$1,727

CairnsKansas City

CNS - MCI

CNSMCI

Cairns

Thu 29/10

06:00-18:44

2 stops27h 44m

Kansas City

Mon 2/11

17:35-11:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,879

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to North America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to North America

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $903). Flying from Cairns to North America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,471). 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to North America. 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 North America. Reviews last updated 11 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns to North America in about 36h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 50m. The distance from Cairns to North America is about 11516 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 - Edmonton or Cairns - Toronto Pearson Intl, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $903). Flying from Cairns to North America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,471). 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 3 airlines flying from Cairns to North America

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to North America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,101Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,187Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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