Cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $800

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:40
LAX
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CNS
18h 45m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:35 - 12:00
CNS
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LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,356Fiji Airways
Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:40
LAX
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CNS
18h 45m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 - 13:05
CNS
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LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,475Fiji Airways
Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 08:30
LAX
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CNS
18h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 13:05
CNS
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LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,524Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 08:30
LAX
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CNS
42h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 13:05
CNS
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LAX
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,526Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
American Airlines Logo
16:29 - 15:00
BOS
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CNS
32h 31m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 06:35
CNS
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BOS
28h 50m
2 stops
$1,730American Airlines
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 20:20
SEA
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CNS
37h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:24
CNS
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SEA
25h 24m
2 stops
$1,774United Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
United Airlines Logo
18:48 - 11:10
SEA
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CNS
23h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:29
CNS
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SEA
29h 29m
2 stops
$1,778United Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
American Airlines Logo
17:04 - 12:55
SEA
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CNS
26h 51m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 23:21
CNS
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SEA
24h 36m
2 stops
$2,014American Airlines
Sun, 21 Jun - Wed, 5 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
42h 35m
2 stops
$2,039Air New Zealand
Sun, 9 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:45
SFO
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CNS
19h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 12:55
CNS
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SFO
47h 55m
2 stops
$2,446Air New Zealand
Sun, 14 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

Fiji Airways flights from United States to Cairns

Our best Fiji Airways deals on United States to Cairns flight tickets
Fiji Airways
20 Oct
LAX23:55Los Angeles Los Angeles
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:40Cairns
19 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX12:00Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,356
Fiji Airways
29 Aug
LAX23:55Los Angeles Los Angeles
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:40Cairns
12 Sept
CNS12:40Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX13:05Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,475
Fiji Airways
22 Oct
LAX23:55Los Angeles Los Angeles
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:40Cairns
19 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX12:00Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,501

Air New Zealand flights from United States to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on United States to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
9 Aug
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
20 Aug
CNS11:20Cairns
42h 35m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
$2,039
Air New Zealand
21 June
SEA15:00Seattle/Tacoma Intl
26h 45m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
5 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 03m
3 stops
SEA19:03Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$2,366
Air New Zealand
21 June
SEA15:00Seattle/Tacoma Intl
26h 45m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
5 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 48m
3 stops
SEA22:48Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$2,383

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 20/10

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Thu 19/11

12:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,356

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 29/8

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,475
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/7

21:30-08:30

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Mon 17/8

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,524

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 1/8

21:30-08:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairns

Thu 13/8

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,526

BostonCairns

BOS - CNS

BOSCNS

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/6

16:29-15:00

2 stops32h 31m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

15:45-06:35

2 stops28h 50m

$1,730

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 29/7

13:30-20:20

2 stops37h 50m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

06:00-14:24

2 stops25h 24m

$1,774

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/8

18:48-11:10

2 stops23h 22m

Cairns

Tue 11/8

06:00-18:29

2 stops29h 29m

$1,778

SeattleCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 21/6

17:04-12:55

2 stops26h 51m

Cairns

Wed 5/8

15:45-23:21

2 stops24h 36m

$2,014

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 9/8

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

11:20-12:55

2 stops42h 35m

$2,039

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

22:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Sat 27/6

06:00-12:55

2 stops47h 55m

$2,446

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from United States is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of February, then departing from United States during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $502.

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You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Cairns flight.

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Fastest flight time

16h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from United States to Cairns takes 16h 45m
There are no direct flights from United States to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from United States to Cairns.

Frequently asked questions about flying from the United States to Cairns

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    Prices for flights from United States to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Cairns Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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