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Cheap flights from Cairns to the United States from $941

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Thu 2/712:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 26/923:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$977
Wed 6/515:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/521:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,262
Sat 2/506:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,274
Mon 4/515:45
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
Qantas Airways
Mon 11/521:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,279
Sun 3/519:10
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:05
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,293
Thu 29/1006:00
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops33h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1123:59
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops41h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,320
Wed 6/506:45
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/522:10
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,326
Thu 23/413:55
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
Qantas Airways
Fri 22/521:50
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,343
Mon 4/506:45
CNS
-
LAX
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/523:30
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,347
Mon 4/519:10
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:53
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,358
Wed 6/510:15
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/513:40
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,376
Mon 4/515:45
CNS
-
SFO
2 stops25h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 11/519:53
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops24h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,403

Find flight deals from Cairns to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$977

One-way from

$941
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 2/7-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Cairns to USA
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17/4
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • Cairns to USA
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to USA 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 23 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 2/7

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 26/9

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$977

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sun 3/5

19:10-06:00

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

23:05-09:20

1 stop41h 15m

$1,293

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

13:55-16:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

22:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

$1,373

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Wed 6/5

10:15-19:20

2 stops26h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

13:40-12:55

2 stops30h 15m

$1,376

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

15:35-16:30

1 stop17h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

23:30-12:55

1 stop20h 25m

$1,403

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 25/4

15:45-16:30

1 stop17h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

21:50-11:50

1 stop21h 00m

$1,413

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 25/4

06:45-13:05

2 stops23h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

23:55-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

$1,414

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 3/5

13:40-17:45

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

22:30-12:55

1 stop21h 25m

$1,447

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 3/5

15:45-23:51

2 stops25h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

13:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

$1,461

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Fri 24/4

06:00-16:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

17:51-12:55

2 stops26h 04m

$1,484

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to the United States

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to USA (average of $826). Flying from Cairns to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,517). 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 USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 23 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Cairns to the United States 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
235 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
618 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
1,009 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to United States?

    For a flight from Cairns to United States, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to USA?

    A quick flight from Cairns to USA can take about 17h 25m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $977. The distance between Cairns and USA is about 11563 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to USA?

    While some choose either Cairns - Anchorage or Cairns - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Cairns - Los Angeles Los Angeles is the most popular route from Cairns to USA.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to USA that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to USA flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to USA?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to USA.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to USA?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to USA 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 USA?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to USA (average of $826). Flying from Cairns to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,517). 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 USA

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to USA. 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,185Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,346Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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