Which airlines fly to Cairns?

Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines that fly from United States to Cairns on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Cairns with these airlines and other airlines flying from United States.

Fiji Airways Flights to Cairns

Fiji Airways operates around 3 flights into Cairns in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Nadi, with the best round-trip Fiji Airways deal found being $561 (Dallas/Fort Worth to Cairns). Users have rated Fiji Airways 8.0/10 in over 258 reviews on momondo.

Qantas Airways Flights to Cairns

Qantas Airways (7.5/10, 1,090 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Cairns, with deals from as low as $787 from Los Angeles, round-trip. With 51 Qantas Airways flights to Cairns on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or Miami, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 18h and 48h, respectively.

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9:45 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 15m1 stop Brisbane

6:40 am - 1:00 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

$961Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 17

9:45 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 15m1 stop Brisbane

6:40 am - 1:00 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

$966Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 18

9:45 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 15m1 stop Brisbane

6:40 am - 1:00 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

$966Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 23

9:45 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 15m1 stop Brisbane

6:40 am - 12:00 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

$973Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 22

10:35 pm - 5:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

24h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

12:35 pm - 7:00 amCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

35h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,202Qantas Airways

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 20

10:35 pm - 11:35 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

12:35 pm - 1:00 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$1,246Fiji Airways

Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 18

8:25 pm - 11:50 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 8:05 amCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

20h 05m1 stop Brisbane

$1,265Qantas Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

8:25 pm - 11:50 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

21h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:50 pm - 8:05 amCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

36h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$1,271Qantas Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

10:35 pm - 11:35 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

12:35 pm - 1:00 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$9,852Fiji Airways

Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 18

10:35 pm - 11:35 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

12:35 pm - 1:00 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$11,367Fiji Airways

Thu, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 20

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7:00 am - 9:20 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

33h 20m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

3:35 pm - 9:22 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

22h 47m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$1,464Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11

10:55 am - 4:30 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

24h 35m1 stop Tokyo Narita

6:45 am - 10:35 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

32h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

$1,779Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11

10:55 am - 4:30 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

24h 35m1 stop Tokyo Narita

11:40 am - 1:55 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

19h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$1,787Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11

9:30 pm - 9:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

46h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

9:00 pm - 10:30 pmCNS Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

63h 30m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,878Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19

7:20 pm - 7:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

34h 10m3 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

1:40 pm - 4:34 pmCNS Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 54m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$2,252Qantas Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19

1:05 am - 4:30 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

34h 25m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Okinawa Naha Tokyo Narita

6:45 am - 10:35 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

32h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

$2,322Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11

7:20 pm - 3:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

29h 40m3 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

9:25 am - 4:20 pmCNS Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 55m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl

$2,560Qantas Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19

10:15 pm - 5:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

28h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

7:10 pm - 1:10 pmCNS Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

56h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

$2,899Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19

1:05 am - 4:30 amLAX Los Angeles-CNS Cairns

34h 25m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Okinawa Naha Tokyo Narita

7:10 pm - 10:05 pmCNS Cairns-LAX Los Angeles

43h 55m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Calgary

$2,928Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11

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Los Angeles

Sat 3/6

9:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Wed 3/17

6:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$961

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LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/6

9:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop19h 15m

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Thu 3/18

6:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$966

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/6

9:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Tue 3/23

6:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$966

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LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Mon 1/18

9:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Fri 1/22

6:40 am-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$973

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/6

10:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Cairns

Sat 3/20

12:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop35h 25m

$1,202

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Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/4

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Thu 3/18

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,246

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 11/8

8:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,265

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Sun 11/8

8:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Sat 11/14

1:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop36h 15m

$1,271

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/4

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Thu 3/18

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$9,852

Los AngelesCairns

LAX Los Angeles - CNS Cairns

LAXCNS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/4

10:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Sat 3/20

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$11,367

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM LOS ANGELES	July	23% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Cairns costs on average just $771 in July
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM LOS ANGELES	November	28% more expensive	It costs about $1,283 for flights to Cairns from Los Angeles in November
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Best One-Way Price	$584
Best Round-Trip Price	$743
Fastest flight time	19h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Cairns from United States in the last 5 days is $584 (Los Angeles to Cairns).

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The best round-trip flight price to Cairns from United States in the last 5 days is $743 (San Francisco to Cairns).

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The fastest flight to Cairns from United States takes 19h 00m (Los Angeles to Cairns).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cairns

Is there an alternative airport near Cairns?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Cairns is possible. If you are planning a flight to Cairns, consider booking flights to Bloomfield Airport (78 mi from Cairns city center).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cairns Airport?

Prices for flights to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Cairns Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights to Cairns Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Cairns Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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