Cheap flights from Cairns to the United States from $500

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
9 May — 16 May1
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 9 April 2026.

Sat 14/1112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 12/1222:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/4$967
Thu 21/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 28/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,001
Sat 10/1012:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Tue 13/1023:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,002
Sat 23/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 30/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,004
Sat 19/1212:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Tue 5/122:35
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,029
Thu 23/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,250
Thu 23/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,280
Sat 23/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,298
Thu 21/512:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,311
Sat 14/1112:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1217:30
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,314
Thu 23/412:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/523:55
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,378
Thu 14/511:40
CNS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/522:35
SFO
-
CNS
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,867

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,001

One-way from

$500
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Cairns to USA
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Cairns to USA

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 21/5

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,001

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Sat 23/5

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 30/5

23:55-23:20

2 stops30h 25m

$1,298

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,525

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,636

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 5/5

06:00-22:28

2 stops33h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

11:43-15:55

2 stops35h 12m

$1,804

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

06:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,809

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Sun 17/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

22:35-23:20

2 stops31h 45m

$2,070

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 22/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:59-11:40

2 stops42h 41m

$2,138

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Fri 28/8

06:45-13:40

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

17:15-04:30

1 stop42h 15m

$2,142

CairnsSan Francisco

CNS - SFO

CNSSFO

Cairns

Tue 2/6

13:55-21:23

3 stops48h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

22:05-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

$2,174

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to USA

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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 $819). Flying from Cairns to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,539). 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 9 April 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 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 $1,001. 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?

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

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

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  • 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 $819). Flying from Cairns to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,539). 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$908Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,180Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,339Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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