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Cheap flights from Cairns to the United States from $859

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LAX
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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 22 February 2026.

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$1,467
Mon 15/612:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 9/723:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,467
Mon 29/616:35
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
Virgin Australia
Sat 18/716:39
LAX
-
CNS
2 stops34h 41m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$1,481
Thu 11/612:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 25/623:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,535
Mon 29/612:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 18/723:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,562
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$1,570
Thu 4/612:40
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops23h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/618:58
SEA
-
CNS
2 stops23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,576
Tue 21/715:45
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops24h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fri 31/714:32
SEA
-
CNS
2 stops28h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,590
Sun 15/315:35
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops39h 39m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/321:31
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops47h 29m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,594
Tue 7/421:00
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/423:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,614
Wed 3/618:15
CNS
-
SEA
1 stop31h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 13/610:15
SEA
-
CNS
1 stop37h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,628
Tue 2/613:55
CNS
-
SEA
2 stops25h 04m
Qantas Airways
Fri 12/614:40
SEA
-
CNS
2 stops29h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,676

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 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,467

One-way from

$959
1/6-1/9
  • 1/6-1/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 21m total
  • Cairns to USA
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m 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 22 February 2026.
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Cairns

Fly to

USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 29/6

16:35-06:10

1 stop30h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

16:39-20:20

2 stops34h 41m

$1,481

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,535

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 29/6

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,563

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 15/3

15:35-17:14

2 stops39h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

21:31-11:00

2 stops47h 29m

$1,594

CairnsSeattle

CNS - SEA

CNSSEA

Cairns

Wed 3/6

18:15-08:45

1 stop31h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 12/6

10:15-17:00

1 stop37h 45m

$1,628

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Mon 29/6

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

19:34-11:40

2 stops23h 06m

$1,692

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 15/3

15:35-07:26

2 stops29h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

18:15-11:50

1 stop27h 35m

$1,706

CairnsLos Angeles

CNS - LAX

CNSLAX

Cairns

Tue 7/4

07:00-13:05

3 stops47h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,741

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

$1,745

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

$1,745

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to USA (average of $841). Flying from Cairns to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,508). 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 22 February 2026.
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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
597 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7.6
Good
443 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
997 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 👍👍

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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. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,535. 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 - Los Angeles or Cairns - San Francisco, Cairns - Seattle/Tacoma Intl 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 $841). Flying from Cairns to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,508). 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 22 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,174Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,333Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,445Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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