How often are flights from the United States to Cairns delayed?

Historically, on average around 28% of flights between United States and Cairns have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 288 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Cairns?

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Cairns

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Cairns flights?

According to our data, China Southern have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 13% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cairns flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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 San Francisco, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 18h 45m and 19h 40m, respectively.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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Prices for flights from United States to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

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As of February 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Cairns Airport.

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

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:55 pm - 11:40 am

LAX

CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

12:40 pm - 1:05 pm

CNS

LAX

17h 25m

1 stop

$707Fiji Airways

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 8

11:55 pm - 11:40 am

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CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

12:40 pm - 1:05 pm

CNS

LAX

17h 25m

1 stop

$736Fiji Airways

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11:55 pm - 11:40 am

LAX

CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

12:40 pm - 1:05 pm

CNS

LAX

17h 25m

1 stop

$741Fiji Airways

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11:55 pm - 11:40 am

LAX

CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

6:00 am - 1:05 pm

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24h 05m

2 stops

$991Multiple Airlines

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11:55 pm - 11:40 am

LAX

CNS

18h 45m

1 stop

1:55 pm - 1:05 pm

CNS

LAX

40h 10m

2 stops

$996Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 25

10:05 pm - 10:45 am

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CNS

19h 40m

1 stop

11:55 am - 12:55 pm

CNS

SFO

18h 00m

1 stop

$1,155Air New Zealand

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 17

10:05 pm - 10:45 am

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CNS

19h 40m

1 stop

6:00 am - 12:55 pm

CNS

SFO

23h 55m

2 stops

$1,176Air New Zealand

Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 19

2:02 pm - 11:50 am

BOS

CNS

31h 48m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 8:04 am

CNS

BOS

53h 04m

2 stops

$1,287Qantas Airways

Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18

5:54 pm - 4:15 pm

BOS

CNS

56h 21m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 9:01 pm

CNS

BOS

46h 26m

2 stops

$1,297Qantas Airways

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

6:07 pm - 12:40 pm

BOS

CNS

28h 33m

2 stops

3:45 pm - 6:59 am

CNS

BOS

29h 14m

2 stops

$1,406American Airlines

Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 23

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May 28

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

18h 45m

1 stop

CNS11:40 amCairns

Jun 8

CNS12:40 pmCairns

17h 25m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$707

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Apr 9

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

18h 45m

1 stop

CNS11:40 amCairns

Apr 16

CNS12:40 pmCairns

17h 25m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$736

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May 26

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

18h 45m

1 stop

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CNS12:40 pmCairns

17h 25m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$741

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May 31

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS10:45 amCairns

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CNS11:55 amCairns

18h 25m

1 stop

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

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May 26

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

19h 35m

1 stop

CNS10:45 amCairns

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CNS6:00 amCairns

24h 20m

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LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

$1,079

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May 27

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

31h 35m

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CNS10:45 pmCairns

Jun 6

CNS3:45 pmCairns

38h 35m

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LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

$1,087

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11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

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$707

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11:55 pm-11:40 am

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1 stop17h 25m

$736

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11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

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12:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$741

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11:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 45m

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1 stop18h 45m

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1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

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11:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,155

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10:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

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6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,176

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BOS - CNS

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Boston Logan Intl

Sat 4/11

2:02 pm-11:50 am

2 stops31h 48m

Cairns

Sat 4/18

5:00 pm-8:04 am

2 stops53h 04m

$1,287

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BOS - CNS

BOSCNS

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 4/9

5:54 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops56h 21m

Cairns

Thu 4/16

12:35 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops46h 26m

$1,297

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BOS - CNS

BOSCNS

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 7/2

6:07 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops28h 33m

Cairns

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3:45 pm-6:59 am

2 stops29h 14m

$1,406

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