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Find cheap flights from the United States to Cairns from $874

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Cairns is May, where tickets cost $1,873 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $3,490 and $3,416 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $1,873.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

The average price for all flights to Cairns depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, when flights cost $3,179 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,179.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from San Francisco, which takes 21h 35m, Los Angeles, which takes 23h 15m, Newark, which takes 27h 55m, and New York, which takes 32h 55m.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

There are around 60 direct flights from within United States to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 06:00 the most common departure time and 61% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Each week there are around 418 direct flights from within United States to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$874
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Cairns

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • Does Cairns Airport have a lounge?

    Yes, it does. Regardless of the travel class you are in, you can access any airport lounge provided you pay at the door, get annual membership privileges or purchase a day pass. There are three lounges at the Airport. Qantas Club lounge is on the second floor, and it provides beverages, family zones, and workstations with apple computers. Reef lounge is located at the Airside next to Gate 2, providing beverages, newspapers, telephones, and flight information monitors. Virgin Australia Lounge is located on Domestic Departures Level 1, offering beverages, meals, a TV lounge, and workstations.

  • Are there facilities for the disabled in Cairns Airport?

    Passengers with disabilities will find hearing loops at the airport. There are also lifts to help persons with disabilities navigate the airport. At the car parking area, there is a designated spot for persons with disabilities. Airlines provide additional assistance, so be sure to contact your airline before the flight.

  • Which kind of services are available at the airport?

    Popular banks operate ATMs all over the airport for travelers that need cash. Visitors will find Travelex currency exchange shops and duty-free shopping at the International Terminals and Lounges. Food vendors are available on both the landside and airside. Terminal 2 Departures also has a pharmacy where you can get over-the-counter medication.

  • Does Cairns International Airport have an airport shower?

    Showers are available at the Qantas, Reef, and Virgin Australia lounges. If you access any of these lounges through pay-per-use, single visit passes or lounge membership, there is no additional charge to use a shower.

  • How far is Cairns from central Cairns?

    The distance between Cairns and the city centre of Cairns is 4 km.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    When flying to Cairns, you'll arrive at Cairns (CNS). The airport is also known as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Cairns?

    Of the 9 airlines that fly to Cairns, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 154 per week, followed by Jetstar with 94 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cairns flight deals.
  • Most public means of transport do not offer direct rides from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Cairns city center. Shuttle rides, however, give rides to Palm Cove. From Palm Cove, travelers can walk over to Williams Esplanade and take the 110 bus to the city of Cairns. However, taxi rides and car rental services can easily get you direct transfers to Cairns.
  • Cairns International Airport has destinations in 32 cities and five countries. 12 airlines fly via the airport with direct flights to Japan, Indonesia, South East Asia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore. Jetstar Airways, Star Alliance, and Oneworld are the most popular airlines with direct flights.
  • Passengers traveling with babies will find baby care facilities at Cairns Airport. Both airports have parents' rooms in the washrooms where travelers can feed and change their babies' privately before and after their flight.
  • If you need help with your luggage, there are baggage trolleys available for free at the airport. There are also self-service baggage lockers available just right next to T2 Car Park service Kiosk for short-term storage. Storage rates vary depending on the size of the locker, and fees are normally charged hourly. The self-service system only accepts cash payments for small cash bills under $20 and coins, so if you need baggage storage, ensure you have loose change.
  • Travelers that need business areas can conduct their business in one of Cairns Airports Lounges. If you are an economy class traveler, you can access the lounges through pay at the door, paying the membership, or purchase a day pass. Virgin Australia Lounge is equipped with business facilities, Wi-Fi, and fax for visitors who wish to conduct business meetings.
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Prefer to fly direct to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct to Cairns, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Direct returns

Cairns to United States

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Book cheap flights from the United States to Cairns

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/7Fri
1 stopJetstar
18h 30mHNL-CNS
23/7Tue
2 stopsJetstar
19h 50mCNS-HNL
$1,073
12/7Fri
1 stopJetstar
18h 30mHNL-CNS
23/7Tue
1 stopJetstar
19h 15mCNS-HNL
$1,077
3/8Sat
2 stops
27h 15mSFO-CNS
17/8Sat
2 stops
24h 25mCNS-SFO
$1,662
4/9Wed
2 stops
26h 55mLAX-CNS
24/9Tue
2 stops
34h 35mCNS-LAX
$1,664
4/8Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 45mSFO-CNS
18/8Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
44h 40mCNS-SFO
$1,749
4/8Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 45mSFO-CNS
17/8Sat
2 stopsAir New Zealand
41h 05mCNS-SFO
$1,764
4/9Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
31h 05mLAX-CNS
24/9Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
29h 30mCNS-LAX
$2,154
31/5Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 15mLAX-CNS
15/6Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
36h 00mCNS-LAX
$2,201
21/8Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
36h 30mSFO-CNS
11/9Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
43h 00mCNS-SFO
$2,360
31/10Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
48h 55mLAX-CNS
6/11Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
43h 20mCNS-LAX
$2,608

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/6Wed
2 stops
46h 00mSFO-CNS
$874
19/6Wed
3 stops
44h 55mSFO-CNS
$1,056
1/10Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
30h 05mLAX-CNS
$1,254
1/10Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
29h 15mLAX-CNS
$1,280
20/9Fri
2 stops
25h 20mLAX-CNS
$1,313
21/9Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
31h 05mLAX-CNS
$1,322
12/5Sun
2 stopsJetstar
28h 45mHNL-CNS
$1,352
20/9Fri
2 stopsCathay Pacific
43h 35mLAX-CNS
$1,563
20/9Fri
3 stopsAir Canada
36h 00mEWR-CNS
$1,876
30/9Mon
2 stopsCathay Pacific
67h 35mLAX-CNS
$8,278

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Last minute flights to Cairns

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Cairns that are departing in the next 10 days.
8/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 05mLAX-CNS
12/6Wed
multi-stop
21h 05mCNS-LAX
$34,186
8/5Wed
multi-stop
40h 30mLAX-CNS
12/6Wed
multi-stop
43h 20mCNS-LAX
$35,504
7/5Tue
multi-stop
35h 20mLAX-CNS
12/6Wed
multi-stop
28h 05mCNS-LAX
$37,175
8/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
29h 50mLAX-CNS
12/6Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
25h 20mCNS-LAX
$37,255

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