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Cheap flights from Cairns to North America from $712

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 10 March 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 7/3$1,264
Sun 19/421:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,290
Sat 2/511:55
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 23/522:10
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops28h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/3$1,317
Thu 30/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Tue 26/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,365
Mon 4/506:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 20m
Air New Zealand
Thu 21/522:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/3$1,429
Fri 24/412:10
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/507:00
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,461
Sat 25/413:40
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/507:00
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,471
Mon 6/711:40
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/710:45
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,634
Tue 21/406:00
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/422:20
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,847
Fri 30/1006:00
CNS
-
CVG
2 stops25h 34m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/1112:35
CVG
-
CNS
2 stops31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,874
Thu 23/412:40
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/418:55
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$2,064
Mon 20/420:10
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/415:45
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,096

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,264

One-way from

$712
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Cairns to North America
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12/7
  • 12/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 10m 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 10 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

11:55-13:20

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

22:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

$1,264

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 21/4

11:40-07:35

2 stops36h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,479

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 26/4

13:40-21:45

2 stops25h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

07:00-17:35

2 stops41h 35m

$1,479

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 19/4

21:40-07:05

1 stop26h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

23:55-08:30

2 stops39h 35m

$1,607

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 2/5

13:40-21:45

2 stops25h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

07:00-12:55

2 stops36h 55m

$1,636
Fastest return journey

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 29/6

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,659

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 28/5

13:40-05:00

2 stops32h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

07:00-12:55

2 stops36h 55m

$1,689

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Mon 6/7

12:30-08:45

2 stops37h 15m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 22/7

10:45-04:30

1 stop24h 45m

$1,701

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Tue 21/4

06:00-14:30

2 stops25h 30m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 28/4

22:20-16:10

2 stops24h 50m

$2,032

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Thu 23/4

12:40-21:09

2 stops25h 29m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/4

18:55-11:40

2 stops23h 45m

$2,064

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $826). Flying from Cairns to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). 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 10 March 2026.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
229 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
610 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,003 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
229 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍

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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 Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and Air Canada fly from Cairns to North America in about 18h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h. The distance from Cairns to North America is about 11563 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Cairns - Dallas/Fort Worth, Cairns - Anchorage 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.

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    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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $826). Flying from Cairns to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,185Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,345Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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