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Cheap flights from North America to Cairns from $632

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNS
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from North America to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North America to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,780

One-way from

$632
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • North America to Cairns
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11/6
  • 11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 50m 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 2 April 2025.

Thu 23/1014:30LAX - CNS
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Thu 30/1006:00CNS - LAX
2 stops22h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/4$1,755
Sat 17/523:55LAX - CNS
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:25CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,780
Tue 13/505:51ORD - CNS
3 stops38h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/506:00CNS - ORD
3 stops39h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,798
Thu 23/1023:55LAX - CNS
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 30/1012:40CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,828
Sat 6/919:15SEA - CNS
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/906:00CNS - SEA
2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,891
Tue 13/518:45ORD - CNS
2 stops25h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 20/512:25CNS - ORD
2 stops22h 59mFiji Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,972
Wed 14/519:50SFO - CNS
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/511:40CNS - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,982
Sat 1/1119:05SEA - CNS
2 stops25h 55mAir Canada
Wed 5/1106:00CNS - SEA
2 stops21h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/4$2,063
Sun 6/722:25YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 19/712:25CNS - YVR
1 stop43h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,133
Mon 7/716:25SFO - CNS
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 5/813:40CNS - SFO
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,216
Thu 19/622:10LAX - CNS
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/711:55CNS - LAX
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$2,229
Sun 6/722:30YVR - CNS
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/706:00CNS - YVR
2 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,240

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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 2 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North America to Cairns that are best for you.

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North America

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

23:55-18:15

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Sat 24/5

12:25-12:55

1 stop17h 30m

$1,780

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

05:51-11:25

3 stops38h 34m

Cairns

Tue 20/5

06:00-06:42

3 stops39h 42m

$1,798

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 6/9

19:15-13:45

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Thu 11/9

06:00-09:21

2 stops20h 21m

$1,891

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

18:45-11:25

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 20/5

12:25-20:24

2 stops22h 59m

$1,972

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

19:50-09:15

2 stops44h 25m

Cairns

Wed 21/5

11:40-14:45

1 stop20h 05m

$1,982

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/7

22:25-11:25

1 stop20h 00m

Cairns

Sat 19/7

12:25-14:30

1 stop43h 05m

$2,133

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

16:25-11:05

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

13:40-17:45

1 stop21h 05m

$2,216

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 19/6

22:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

Cairns

Mon 7/7

11:55-12:45

1 stop17h 50m

$2,229

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/7

22:30-11:25

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Sat 19/7

06:00-14:30

2 stops49h 30m

$2,240

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

18:50-11:25

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:25-23:30

2 stops25h 05m

$2,253

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from North America to Cairns

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from North America to Cairns

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 $169). 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 2 April 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
180 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North America to Cairns. 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 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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $920. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air Canada, 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?

    When deciding which route to take from North America to Cairns, consider Vancouver Intl - Cairns, Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Cairns or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cairns, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $169). 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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