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Cheap flights from North America to Cairns from $705

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from North America to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from North America (0NA) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,205

One-way from

$705
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • North America to Cairns
5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • North America to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from North America to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North America to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 5/622:45SFO - CNS
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 21/612:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,205
Tue 22/423:55LAX - CNS
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/406:00CNS - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,345
Tue 27/523:55LAX - CNS
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 10/612:25CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,366
Thu 5/622:45SFO - CNS
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/612:25CNS - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,445
Tue 13/515:05ATL - CNS
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/512:25CNS - ATL
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,595
Mon 10/216:55ORD - CNS
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/216:05CNS - ORD
2 stops36h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,598
Sun 2/314:13ORD - CNS
2 stops34h 57mJetstar
Sun 9/312:00CNS - ORD
2 stops33h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$1,600
Mon 25/817:06ORD - CNS
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/912:45CNS - ORD
2 stops31h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,645
Sun 19/1013:45SEA - CNS
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1017:55CNS - SEA
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,646
Wed 5/215:20ORD - CNS
2 stops28h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 26/218:45CNS - ORD
2 stops35h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,649
Sun 27/418:16HOU - CNS
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/518:55CNS - HOU
2 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,651
Fri 19/917:49DEN - CNS
2 stops26h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 13/1106:00CNS - DEN
2 stops26h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,715

Find flights from North America to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from North America 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

22:45-11:25

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sat 21/6

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,205

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

23:55-11:25

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Wed 30/4

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

$1,345

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

23:55-11:25

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

12:25-12:55

1 stop17h 30m

$1,366

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

22:45-18:00

2 stops26h 15m

Cairns

Sat 21/6

12:25-13:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,445

AtlantaCairns

ATL - CNS

ATLCNS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 13/5

15:05-11:25

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Tue 20/5

12:25-09:25

3 stops35h 00m

$1,595

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/2

16:55-21:20

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

16:05-12:59

2 stops36h 54m

$1,598

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/3

14:13-17:10

2 stops34h 57m

Cairns

Sun 9/3

12:00-05:25

2 stops33h 25m

$1,600

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/2

15:20-12:00

2 stops28h 40m

Cairns

Wed 19/2

18:45-12:59

2 stops34h 14m

$1,649

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Sun 27/4

18:16-12:55

2 stops27h 39m

Cairns

Wed 14/5

18:55-15:52

2 stops35h 57m

$1,651

AtlantaCairns

ATL - CNS

ATLCNS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 16/2

18:35-13:50

2 stops28h 15m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

06:00-17:31

2 stops26h 31m

$1,762

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Best time to book a flight from North America to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from North America to Cairns

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from North America to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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.

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 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from North America?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from North America to Cairns.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $782. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from North America to Cairns for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from North America to Cairns?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North America to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America 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 North America to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from North America to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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