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8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$809Jetstar
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Fri, Jul 26 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$825Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$828Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1
10:00 pm - 10:45 amLAX-CNS
19h 45m1 stop
12:45 pm - 1:20 pmCNS-LAX
41h 35m2 stops
$1,158Air New Zealand
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sun, Sep 8
11:25 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-CNS
27h 20m1 stop
6:00 am - 6:30 amCNS-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$1,225United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 11
1:20 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-CNS
37h 25m2 stops
6:00 am - 6:30 amCNS-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$1,230United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 11
9:50 pm - 1:05 pmLAX-CNS
22h 15m1 stop
1:45 pm - 9:10 amCNS-LAX
36h 25m1 stop
$1,253Qantas Airways
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sun, Sep 8
10:00 pm - 10:45 amLAX-CNS
19h 45m1 stop
12:45 pm - 9:00 amCNS-LAX
37h 15m2 stops
$1,269Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 23
9:50 pm - 1:05 pmLAX-CNS
22h 15m1 stop
2:35 pm - 6:30 pmCNS-LAX
20h 55m1 stop
$1,305Qantas Airways
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Sun, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 18
12:40 am - 12:50 pmLAX-CNS
43h 10m2 stops
2:35 pm - 6:30 pmCNS-LAX
44h 55m1 stop
$4,046American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 23
3:18 pm - 4:25 amEWR-CNS
47h 07m3 stops
Tue, Jul 9
11:55 pm - 9:15 amLAX-CNS
40h 20m2 stops
Fri, Sep 20
11:45 pm - 12:50 pmLAX-CNS
20h 05m1 stop
$832Qantas Airways
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Tue, Oct 1
11:45 pm - 10:00 pmLAX-CNS
29h 15m2 stops
$847Qantas Airways
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Tue, Oct 1
11:55 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-CNS
29h 55m2 stops
Sat, Sep 21
11:55 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-CNS
29h 55m2 stops
Sat, Sep 21
12:50 am - 11:25 amLAX-CNS
41h 35m2 stops
$1,066ANA
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Thu, Sep 19
12:50 am - 11:25 amLAX-CNS
41h 35m2 stops
$1,067ANA
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Fri, Sep 20
9:00 am - 6:45 pmHNL-CNS
37h 45m3 stops
$1,343United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23
9:00 pm - 9:45 amLAX-CNS
19h 45m1 stop
$5,175Air New Zealand
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Tue, Oct 1
7:40 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-CNS
58h 10m2 stops
12:00 pm - 8:30 amCNS-LAX
37h 30m1 stop
$1,625
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 24
10:45 am - 4:25 amLAX-CNS
48h 40m2 stops
12:00 pm - 8:30 amCNS-LAX
37h 30m1 stop
$1,751
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 20
3:55 pm - 10:45 amDFW-CNS
27h 50m2 stops
7:20 pm - 12:31 amCNS-DFW
44h 11m2 stops
$2,440Air New Zealand
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 20
12:21 pm - 10:45 amDFW-CNS
31h 24m2 stops
2:35 pm - 12:31 amCNS-DFW
48h 56m3 stops
$2,520Air New Zealand
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 24
7:20 pm - 8:30 amJFK-CNS
47h 10m3 stops
8:30 pm - 4:20 pmCNS-JFK
57h 50m3 stops
$3,022Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
7:20 pm - 10:35 pmJFK-CNS
37h 15m3 stops
8:30 pm - 4:20 pmCNS-JFK
57h 50m3 stops
$3,413Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 17
10:20 pm - 6:00 pmJFK-CNS
53h 40m3 stops
6:40 pm - 6:55 pmCNS-JFK
62h 15m3 stops
$3,451Emirates
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 17
1:30 am - 12:50 pmLAX-CNS
42h 20m2 stops
12:45 pm - 6:30 pmCNS-LAX
22h 45m1 stop
$3,796American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 20
1:30 am - 12:50 pmLAX-CNS
42h 20m2 stops
2:35 pm - 6:30 pmCNS-LAX
44h 55m1 stop
$3,846American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 24
11:55 pm - 6:00 pmEWR-CNS
52h 05m3 stops
2:35 pm - 9:20 pmCNS-EWR
44h 45m3 stops
$3,981Emirates
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 17
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$809Jetstar
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Fri, Jul 26 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$825Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$828Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1
8:30 am - 10:05 pmHNL-CNS
17h 35m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$847Jetstar
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Wed, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$850Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 27
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$853Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 27
8:20 am - 11:15 amHNL-CNS
30h 55m2 stops
10:15 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
15h 35m1 stop
$1,061Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 11:15 amHNL-CNS
30h 55m2 stops
10:15 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
15h 35m1 stop
$1,064Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 8:25 amHNL-CNS
28h 05m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 50m2 stops
$1,073Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 8:25 amHNL-CNS
28h 05m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 50m2 stops
$1,080Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Aug 1

Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

The average price of all flights to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,663. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $2,128 on average.

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 in the evening, when flights cost $1,832 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 $2,591.

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 Los Angeles, which takes 19h 45m, Newark, which takes 28h 40m, San Francisco, which takes 28h 50m, and New York, which takes 29h 25m.

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Low season

March

High season

August

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$765
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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 city center of Cairns is 3 miles from Cairns.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    All flights to Cairns land at Cairns. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to 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 travelers 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 8 airlines that fly to Cairns, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 159 per week, followed by Jetstar with 134 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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Nonstop departures

United States to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

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Nonstop returns

Cairns to United States

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Cairns. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 606 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.6Food
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AKL - YVR
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Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Well....let's start from the point that I had to stay in airport for 12 hours instead of 2 that was scheduled. Poor company and even worst customer service. Never again....

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

We liked the fully reclinable seats. Had center seats, so it was difficult to talk to spouse. Crew was great

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

The flight was delayed almost 2 hours. Bad customer service etc. I will never fly Luthansa. Ever!!!

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

Missed connection from Philadelphia to London because flight from DC was seriously delayed. Was re-routed the next day (had to pay for hotel) to Zurich and was given a main cabin middle seat while I had paid for premium. Great job AA!!!

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

Original flight delayed several times and finally canceled at 2:30 in the morning. Staff at the gate was not very helpful in resolving problems or communicating why there were delays. I spent 34 hours at the airport before I could leave, they couldn't book me on another early flight even after canceling my original flight. Next flight available after my original flight was canceled was 22 hours later. I will never fly American Airlines again.

very very tight seats unfriendly crew who do not seem to care about the comfort of their passengers and do not know how to smile poor ground staff support at LHR and PHX

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

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7/26Fri
1 stopJetstar
18h 30mHNL-CNS
8/1Thu
1 stopJetstar
19h 15mCNS-HNL
$809
7/8Mon
1 stopJetstar
18h 30mHNL-CNS
8/1Thu
1 stopJetstar
19h 15mCNS-HNL
$825
7/8Mon
1 stopJetstar
18h 30mHNL-CNS
8/1Thu
1 stopJetstar
19h 15mCNS-HNL
$828
8/11Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 45mLAX-CNS
9/8Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
41h 35mCNS-LAX
$1,158
8/21Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
27h 20mSFO-CNS
9/11Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 30mCNS-SFO
$1,225
8/21Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
37h 25mSFO-CNS
9/11Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 30mCNS-SFO
$1,230
8/11Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 15mLAX-CNS
9/8Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
36h 25mCNS-LAX
$1,253
8/6Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 45mLAX-CNS
8/23Fri
2 stopsAir New Zealand
37h 15mCNS-LAX
$1,269
9/8Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 15mLAX-CNS
9/18Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
20h 55mCNS-LAX
$1,305
6/12Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
43h 10mLAX-CNS
6/23Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
44h 55mCNS-LAX
$4,046

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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.
7/9Tue
3 stops
47h 07mEWR-CNS
$765
9/20Fri
2 stops
40h 20mLAX-CNS
$821
10/1Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
20h 05mLAX-CNS
$832
10/1Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
29h 15mLAX-CNS
$847
9/21Sat
2 stops
29h 55mLAX-CNS
$868
9/21Sat
2 stops
29h 55mLAX-CNS
$869
9/19Thu
2 stopsANA
41h 35mLAX-CNS
$1,066
9/20Fri
2 stopsANA
41h 35mLAX-CNS
$1,067
10/23Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
37h 45mHNL-CNS
$1,343
10/1Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 45mLAX-CNS
$5,175

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Recent domestic flight deals

7/30Tue
nonstopJetstar
2h 20mBNE-CNS
8/3Sat
nonstopJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
$132
6/11Tue
nonstopJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
6/18Tue
nonstopJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
$137
6/20Thu
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
6/23Sun
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
$158
6/24Mon
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
6/26Wed
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
$159
11/20Wed
nonstop
3h 20mMEL-CNS
11/24Sun
nonstop
3h 25mCNS-MEL
$201
6/11Tue
nonstop
3h 05mSYD-CNS
6/15Sat
nonstop
2h 55mCNS-SYD
$203
11/5Tue
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 20mMEL-CNS
11/8Fri
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 25mCNS-MEL
$359
10/11Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 45mSYD-CNS
10/16Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 25mCNS-SYD
$360
7/7Sun
multi-stopRex
21h 25mSYD-CNS
7/22Mon
multi-stopRex
23h 25mCNS-SYD
$385
9/3Tue
multi-stopRex
27h 45mADL-CNS
9/9Mon
multi-stopRex
19h 35mCNS-ADL
$415

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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.
6/6Thu
multi-stop
58h 10mLAX-CNS
6/24Mon
multi-stop
37h 30mCNS-LAX
$1,625
6/6Thu
multi-stop
48h 40mLAX-CNS
6/20Thu
multi-stop
37h 30mCNS-LAX
$1,751
6/6Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
27h 50mDFW-CNS
6/20Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
44h 11mCNS-DFW
$2,440
6/6Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
31h 24mDFW-CNS
6/24Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
48h 56mCNS-DFW
$2,520
6/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
47h 10mJFK-CNS
6/12Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
57h 50mCNS-JFK
$3,022
6/3Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
37h 15mJFK-CNS
6/17Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
57h 50mCNS-JFK
$3,413
6/3Mon
multi-stopEmirates
53h 40mJFK-CNS
6/17Mon
multi-stopEmirates
62h 15mCNS-JFK
$3,451
6/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
42h 20mLAX-CNS
6/20Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
22h 45mCNS-LAX
$3,796
6/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
42h 20mLAX-CNS
6/24Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
44h 55mCNS-LAX
$3,846
6/3Mon
multi-stopEmirates
52h 05mEWR-CNS
6/17Mon
multi-stopEmirates
44h 45mCNS-EWR
$3,981

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Flights to Cairns

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Cairns (CNS)Australia

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Cairns - United States

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