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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 6 September 2026.

Mon 5/1012:40 -

1 stop17h 25m

Sat 24/1023:55 -

1 stop18h 40m

Deal found 4/9$1,171

Wed 21/1006:00 -

2 stops24h 05m

Wed 28/1023:35 -

2 stops24h 40m

Deal found 5/9$1,349

Tue 20/1006:45 -

2 stops23h 20m

Tue 27/1022:45 -

1 stop19h 35m

Deal found 4/9$1,399

Sat 17/1012:40 -

2 stops22h 44m

Sat 24/1023:55 -

1 stop18h 40m

Deal found 1/9$1,478

Sun 18/1018:15 -

1 stop28h 55m

Sun 25/1022:40 -

1 stop23h 15m

Deal found 2/9$1,542

Sun 18/1018:10 -

1 stop28h 55m

Sun 25/1023:45 -

1 stop39h 35m

Deal found 3/9$1,551

Tue 20/1015:35 -

1 stop31h 35m

Tue 27/1022:40 -

1 stop25h 05m

Deal found 4/9$1,553

Mon 19/1018:10 -

2 stops35h 55m

Mon 26/1023:50 -

1 stop24h 55m

Deal found 3/9$1,554

Mon 19/1018:10 -

2 stops45h 42m

Mon 26/1008:20 -

2 stops31h 00m

Deal found 5/9$1,660

Sat 17/1012:40 -

1 stop18h 00m

Sat 24/1019:52 -

2 stops22h 43m

Deal found 2/9$1,665

Sat 17/1006:00 -

2 stops39h 29m

Sat 24/1017:15 -

2 stops27h 15m

Deal found 3/9$1,883

Sat 17/1006:50 -

2 stops28h 10m

Sat 24/1017:15 -

2 stops27h 15m

Deal found 2/9$1,957

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 6 September 2026.

Wed 21/1006:00 -

2 stops24h 05m

Wed 28/1023:35 -

2 stops24h 40m

Deal found 5/9$1,349

Thu 28/106:00 -

2 stops27h 35m

Mon 1/216:15 -

2 stops30h 25m

Deal found 2/9$1,537

Wed 10/206:00 -

2 stops43h 40m

Sat 13/222:35 -

2 stops45h 25m

Deal found 4/9$1,551

Thu 1/1006:00 -

1 stop28h 05m

Sat 17/1020:50 -

1 stop26h 50m

Deal found 4/9$1,715

Tue 26/106:00 -

2 stops27h 32m

Sat 30/114:45 -

2 stops29h 15m

Deal found 3/9$1,834

Mon 19/1018:15 -

1 stop32h 35m

Mon 26/1010:40 -

1 stop37h 35m

Deal found 3/9$2,066

Thu 19/1113:50 -

2 stops37h 10m

Mon 23/1113:40 -

2 stops54h 15m

Deal found 1/9$2,696

Sat 17/1006:45 -

2 stops31h 40m

Sat 24/1007:00 -

2 stops32h 20m

Deal found 1/9$1,576

Sat 16/106:00 -

2 stops22h 31m

Mon 25/115:05 -

2 stops28h 55m

Deal found 5/9$1,625

Sun 18/1018:15 -

1 stop28h 55m

Sun 25/1019:45 -

2 stops26h 10m

Deal found 3/9$1,632

Mon 18/106:00 -

2 stops24h 00m

Fri 29/118:41 -

2 stops25h 19m

Deal found 5/9$1,625

Sat 17/1012:40 -

1 stop18h 00m

Sat 24/1019:52 -

2 stops22h 43m

Deal found 2/9$1,665

Fri 18/919:15 -

1 stop27h 55m

Mon 21/922:40 -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 4/9$1,696

Sat 17/1006:50 -

2 stops27h 02m

Sat 24/1016:07 -

2 stops37h 08m

Deal found 3/9$2,001

Tue 26/118:20 -

1 stop31h 30m

Sat 30/109:40 -

1 stop37h 35m

Deal found 2/9$2,112

Wed 20/118:20 -

1 stop43h 35m

Fri 29/119:50 -

1 stop27h 25m

Deal found 5/9$2,127

Sat 6/215:45 -

3 stops46h 35m

Tue 9/207:00 -

3 stops39h 55m

Deal found 4/9$2,370

Thu 12/1112:35 -

2 stops22h 55m

Mon 30/1123:55 -

2 stops42h 40m

Deal found 6/9$1,997

Sat 16/118:20 -

1 stop41h 50m

Sun 24/119:50 -

1 stop27h 25m

Deal found 5/9$2,127

Sat 6/213:50 -

2 stops43h 00m

Tue 9/222:55 -

2 stops44h 00m

Deal found 1/9$2,974

Sat 17/1018:10 -

3 stops51h 26m

Sat 24/1014:30 -

3 stops33h 20m

Deal found 3/9$2,237

Thu 28/106:00 -

1 stop19h 20m

Mon 1/223:50 -

1 stop21h 05m

Deal found 3/9$3,008

Wed 21/1018:10 -

1 stop39h 20m

Sat 31/1014:55 -

2 stops39h 10m

Deal found 2/9$2,270

Thu 5/1112:35 -

2 stops46h 24m

Mon 9/1116:05 -

2 stops51h 50m

Deal found 2/9$3,283

Thu 28/106:00 -

2 stops32h 55m

Mon 1/220:20 -

2 stops51h 35m

Deal found 2/9$3,099

Thu 28/106:00 -

2 stops27h 33m

Mon 1/211:55 -

2 stops35h 05m

Deal found 1/9$3,100

Thu 12/1117:40 -

2 stops36h 20m

Mon 30/1113:35 -

2 stops35h 40m

Deal found 3/9$2,341

Thu 5/1117:35 -

3 stops44h 08m

Mon 9/1110:30 -

3 stops37h 25m

Deal found 3/9$3,150

Thu 19/1117:40 -

3 stops35h 55m

Mon 23/1117:15 -

2 stops35h 00m

Deal found 2/9$3,419

Thu 3/1206:00 -

3 stops28h 13m

Wed 9/1213:00 -

3 stops34h 55m

Deal found 4/9$3,190

Find flight deals from Cairns to North America

Round-trip from	$1,171
One-way from	$588

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
5/10-24/10
2 total stops
36h 05m total
Cairns to North America

10/2-31/12

10/2-31/12
2 total stops
23h 20m total
Cairns to North America

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

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CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 10/2

06:40-12:00

2 stops23h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$588

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sat 24/10

09:10-13:25

2 stops45h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$813

CairnsNewark

CNS Cairns - EWR Newark

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 16/11

06:40-18:59

3 stops51h 19m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$935

Fastest return journey

CairnsVancouver

CNS Cairns - YVR Vancouver Intl

CNSYVR

Cairns

Sat 17/10

12:40-14:05

1 stop18h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$988

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS Cairns - LAX Los Angeles

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 18/9

19:15-06:10

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,000

CairnsVancouver

CNS Cairns - YVR Vancouver Intl

CNSYVR

Cairns

Sat 17/10

12:40-06:50

2 stops59h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,127

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 18/1

15:45-19:05

2 stops42h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,211

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS Cairns - SFO San Francisco

CNSSFO

Cairns

Thu 24/12

12:35-19:50

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,259

CairnsNewark

CNS Cairns - EWR Newark

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 18/1

12:35-16:47

2 stops43h 12m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,267

CairnsNewark

CNS Cairns - EWR Newark

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 18/1

06:00-18:33

2 stops27h 33m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,286

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CNS-LAX

CNS-SFO

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CNS-LGA

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CNS-LAX

CNS-SFO

CNS-JFK

CNS-LGA

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $1,340). Flying from Cairns to North America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,819). 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, 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.

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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 Virgin Australia, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Cairns to North America in about 27h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 08m. 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 - Edmonton or Cairns - Los Angeles, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to North America (average of $1,340). Flying from Cairns to North America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,819). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$879	Average$1,123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,071	Average$1,427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,173	Average$1,222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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