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$382+ Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns (CNS)

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:05 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops25h 55mAir Canada
Wed 11/56:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops26h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$904
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/192:55 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/255:55 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$934
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/312:20 pmLAX - CNS
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Sat 6/144:35 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$956
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:29 pmATL - CNS
2 stops30h 21mQantas Airways
Tue 3/256:45 pmCNS - ATL
2 stops32h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$956
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:10 pmDFW - CNS
1 stop21h 15mFiji Airways
Tue 7/112:25 pmCNS - DFW
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,006
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:25 amORD - CNS
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/137:00 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,043
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:52 pmATL - CNS
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/209:30 pmCNS - ATL
2 stops33h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,047
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1010:30 pmLAX - CNS
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/2412:25 pmCNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,063
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/233:17 pmORD - CNS
2 stops28h 43mQantas Airways
Tue 2/257:00 pmCNS - ORD
2 stops35h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,089
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:40 pmLAX - CNS
3 stops30h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/146:40 pmCNS - LAX
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/18$1,115
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/266:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,141
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/205:13 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 32mQantas Airways
Wed 3/56:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,154

Find flights from USA to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA to Cairns 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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USA

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 5/22

12:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$938

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

12:20 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cairns

Sat 6/14

4:35 pm-11:17 am

2 stops35h 42m

$956

AtlantaCairns

ATL - CNS

ATLCNS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/5

4:29 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 21m

Cairns

Tue 3/25

6:45 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$956

DallasCairns

DFW - CNS

DFWCNS

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/8

11:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 15m

Cairns

Tue 7/1

12:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,006

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

8:25 am-6:15 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Cairns

Sun 4/13

7:00 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops35h 56m

$1,043

AtlantaCairns

ATL - CNS

ATLCNS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/12

5:52 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops34h 23m

Cairns

Tue 5/20

9:30 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$1,047

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

10:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Sat 6/21

6:45 am-1:50 pm

2 stops48h 05m

$1,052

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

10:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Cairns

Thu 4/24

12:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,063

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

6:40 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Sat 6/14

6:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,115

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

9:54 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 11m

Cairns

Sun 7/13

5:25 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops62h 22m

$1,128

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Cairns

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from USA to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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 US to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from USA to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from USA to Cairns have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from United States.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $510. Users have also found prices from $544 and $589 on American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Cairns, San Francisco - Cairns or Philadelphia - Cairns when deciding on the best route from USA to Cairns.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from USA to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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 USA to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from USA to Cairns. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,255Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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