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Cheap flights from Cairns to the United States from $763

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
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 14 November 2025.

Sat 27/1212:35CNS - HNL
1 stop29h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 3/123:55HNL - CNS
1 stop15h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,871
Thu 11/1209:05CNS - HNL
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1208:15HNL - CNS
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,997
Sat 27/1217:00CNS - HNL
1 stop36h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 3/108:15HNL - CNS
2 stops18h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,185
Wed 26/1109:20CNS - LAX
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 29/1122:50LAX - CNS
1 stop41h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$2,208
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - LAX
2 stops31h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/118:35LAX - CNS
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,544
Sun 28/1217:35CNS - LAX
1 stop30h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/116:10LAX - CNS
2 stops27h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$2,609
Sat 27/1217:00CNS - HNL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/123:55HNL - CNS
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,646
Sun 28/1207:15CNS - LAX
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/122:50LAX - CNS
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,684
Sat 27/1217:35CNS - SFO
1 stop31h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 3/123:59SFO - CNS
2 stops46h 46mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$2,693
Fri 14/1123:55CNS - SFO
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia
Tue 18/1123:05SFO - CNS
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$2,739
Sun 28/1217:35CNS - SEA
2 stops36h 52mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/117:53SEA - CNS
2 stops26h 07mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$2,744
Fri 14/1111:35CNS - SFO
2 stops22h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$2,751

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,541

One-way from

$763
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 28m total
  • Cairns to USA
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to the United States that are best for you.

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Cairns

Fly to

USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:45-20:58

2 stops26h 13m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 15/3

16:50-14:05

2 stops28h 15m

$1,541

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Sun 29/3

15:35-10:40

1 stop15h 05m

Honolulu

Thu 9/4

13:05-11:25

1 stop26h 20m

$1,549

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Thu 23/4

19:05-10:05

1 stop35h 00m

Honolulu

Mon 11/5

11:50-13:35

1 stop29h 45m

$1,570

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

Mon 16/3

12:35-09:00

1 stop16h 25m

Honolulu

Fri 20/3

10:45-11:50

1 stop29h 05m

$1,650

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 12/3

11:45-16:59

2 stops43h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

15:59-14:05

2 stops32h 06m

$2,207

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Wed 11/3

17:35-19:01

2 stops39h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/3

15:59-21:00

2 stops39h 01m

$2,207

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Wed 26/11

09:20-14:30

1 stop23h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

22:50-10:45

1 stop41h 55m

$2,208

CairnsAnchorage

CNS - ANC

CNSANC

Cairns

Fri 27/3

12:35-00:39

2 stops54h 04m

Anchorage

Sun 12/4

23:55-14:10

2 stops44h 15m

$2,287

CairnsChicago

CNS - ORD

CNSORD

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-13:55

2 stops62h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

15:35-10:45

2 stops52h 10m

$2,364

CairnsDallas

CNS - DFW

CNSDFW

Cairns

Thu 19/3

12:35-17:50

2 stops44h 15m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 23/3

22:55-10:45

2 stops44h 50m

$2,408

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to USA

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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to USA (average of $874). Flying from Cairns to USA in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,492). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to US?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to USA in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to USA?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to USA. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to USA flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia 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
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
934 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
482 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to USA. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 23h 41m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,466. The distance between Cairns and USA is about 14225 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to USA one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $763. Users have also found prices from $961 and $1,192 on Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Cairns - Honolulu or Cairns - Newark, Cairns - Anchorage 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to USA (average of $874). Flying from Cairns to USA in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,492). 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 USA

Discover the top 4 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$881Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,270Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,451Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,503Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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