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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 19 February 2026.

Thu 10/912:40

CNS

-

YVR

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Thu 24/922:20

YVR

-

CNS

1 stop20h 20m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 19/2$1,404

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 17/2$1,413

Mon 1/612:40

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops23h 36m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 1/917:55

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops24h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,472

Fri 5/611:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops43h 57m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 30/614:03

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops39h 22m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2$1,513

Sat 19/1212:35

CNS

-

YVR

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Sat 9/121:55

YVR

-

CNS

1 stop19h 40m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,516

Wed 11/306:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 25/323:05

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop26h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/2$1,539

Wed 11/306:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 50m

Virgin Australia

Wed 25/314:47

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops31h 08m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 16/2$1,547

Mon 1/618:15

CNS

-

SEA

1 stop31h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 1/910:15

SEA

-

CNS

1 stop61h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,575

Mon 18/521:40

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop27h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 29/523:20

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop28h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/2$1,577

Thu 10/906:00

CNS

-

YVR

2 stops25h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 24/922:20

YVR

-

CNS

1 stop20h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,584

Mon 18/513:40

CNS

-

SFO

2 stops34h 10m

Virgin Australia

Fri 29/523:25

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop20h 45m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 16/2$1,621

Thu 4/612:40

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops23h 36m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 30/617:40

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops25h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2$1,696

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 19 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 15/2$1,413

Wed 11/306:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 25/323:05

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop26h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/2$1,539

Wed 11/306:00

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop17h 50m

Virgin Australia

Wed 25/314:47

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops31h 08m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 16/2$1,547

Tue 2/606:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops23h 34m

United Airlines

Wed 2/917:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops27h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,751

Tue 2/611:20

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops28h 24m

Qantas Airways

Sat 29/814:32

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops28h 18m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,798

Mon 8/618:15

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop32h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 22/611:45

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop36h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/2$2,052

Wed 18/306:00

CNS

-

YVR

1 stop17h 25m

Air Canada

Wed 25/323:55

YVR

-

CNS

2 stops46h 00m

Air Canada

Deal found 17/2$2,113

Thu 30/712:35

CNS

-

YYZ

2 stops47h 35m

Cathay Pacific

Sat 12/910:35

YYZ

-

CNS

2 stops38h 25m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 16/2$2,402

Sun 1/315:45

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops61h 20m

Qatar Airways

Wed 1/421:35

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops35h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/2$2,736

Mon 18/521:40

CNS

-

SFO

1 stop27h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 29/523:20

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop28h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/2$1,577

Mon 18/513:40

CNS

-

SFO

2 stops34h 10m

Virgin Australia

Fri 29/523:25

SFO

-

CNS

1 stop20h 45m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 16/2$1,621

Tue 2/606:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops25h 30m

United Airlines

Mon 31/817:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops27h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,751

Tue 2/615:45

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops23h 59m

Qantas Airways

Thu 3/914:32

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops28h 18m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,798

Wed 3/606:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops23h 34m

United Airlines

Mon 31/817:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops27h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,751

Sat 4/410:00

CNS

-

LAX

2 stops51h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 18/423:30

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop40h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,781

Mon 1/612:35

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops51h 09m

Qantas Airways

Sat 29/814:32

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops28h 18m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,799

Wed 10/606:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops25h 30m

United Airlines

Mon 14/911:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops31h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,755

Mon 1/612:35

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops41h 21m

Qantas Airways

Thu 3/914:32

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops28h 18m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,799

Fri 13/306:00

CNS

-

YEG

2 stops22h 44m

Air Canada

Tue 17/309:55

YEG

-

CNS

2 stops36h 05m

Air Canada

Deal found 18/2$2,229

Wed 10/606:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops25h 30m

United Airlines

Wed 16/917:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops29h 55m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,761

Tue 28/712:35

CNS

-

YYZ

2 stops39h 25m

Cathay Pacific

Sun 13/915:45

YYZ

-

CNS

2 stops33h 15m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 16/2$2,402

Mon 20/716:55

CNS

-

YYZ

2 stops35h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 3/815:45

YYZ

-

CNS

2 stops34h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,990

Sat 4/411:10

CNS

-

LAX

1 stop36h 00m

Virgin Australia

Sat 18/422:40

LAX

-

CNS

1 stop26h 45m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 17/2$2,241

Tue 2/606:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops23h 34m

United Airlines

Tue 1/919:32

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops27h 23m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,761

Mon 8/606:00

CNS

-

SFO

2 stops23h 12m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 22/619:35

SFO

-

CNS

2 stops25h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2$2,030

Sun 1/315:45

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops61h 20m

Qatar Airways

Mon 30/321:35

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops35h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/2$2,736

Wed 18/317:35

CNS

-

YVR

3 stops41h 22m

Air New Zealand

Wed 25/319:35

YVR

-

CNS

2 stops34h 30m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 17/2$2,827

Wed 3/606:00

CNS

-

SEA

2 stops29h 47m

United Airlines

Fri 4/917:00

SEA

-

CNS

2 stops27h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,802

Wed 18/311:35

CNS

-

YVR

2 stops22h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 25/312:15

YVR

-

CNS

2 stops30h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2$2,030

Wed 4/315:45

CNS

-

YUL

2 stops61h 20m

Qatar Airways

Sun 29/321:35

YUL

-

CNS

2 stops35h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/2$2,736

Find flight deals from Cairns to North America

Round-trip from	$1,413
One-way from	$750

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
11/6-25/6
2 total stops
38h 00m total
Cairns to North America

8/3

8/3
2 total stops
46h 45m total
Cairns to North America

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Route

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

$1,413

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

23:05-18:45

1 stop26h 40m

$1,539

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

14:47-14:55

2 stops31h 08m

$1,547

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

21:40-08:10

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:20-20:50

1 stop28h 30m

$1,577

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:40-06:50

2 stops34h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:25-13:10

1 stop20h 45m

$1,621

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:00-12:34

2 stops23h 34m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/9

17:00-13:00

2 stops27h 00m

$1,751

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:00-14:30

2 stops25h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 31/8

17:00-13:00

2 stops27h 00m

$1,751

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Wed 3/6

06:00-12:34

2 stops23h 34m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 31/8

17:00-13:00

2 stops27h 00m

$1,751

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Wed 10/6

06:00-14:30

2 stops25h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 14/9

11:00-11:10

2 stops31h 10m

$1,755

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Wed 10/6

06:00-14:30

2 stops25h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 16/9

17:00-15:55

2 stops29h 55m

$1,761

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CNS-LAX

CNS-SFO

CNS-SEA

CNS-YVR

CNS-YYZ

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CNS-0NA

CNS-LAX

CNS-SFO

CNS-SEA

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 $844). Flying from Cairns to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,513). 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 👍👍

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 👍👍

Virgin Australia

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, Virgin Australia, and United Airlines fly from Cairns to North America in about 17h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 44m. 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 - Vancouver Intl or Cairns - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Cairns - Cancun 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 $844). Flying from Cairns to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,513). 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$917	Average$1,040	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,178	Average$1,349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,337	Average$1,520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,450	Average$1,549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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