Award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for SEA→CNS. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $45.70 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 310,000 miles + $45.70 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 175,000 points + $76.40 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 400,000 points + $65.70 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $45.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 42,500 points + $65.70 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, the next-lowest program. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 310,000 miles + $45.70, about 7.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $45.70).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $45.70 | 2 stops |  AA AS FJ QF | — | 6 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $65.70 | 2 stops | ASFJQF | 5 | 10 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,523 pts + $126.31 | 2 stops |  AC BR SQ TK+2 | 8 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,000 pts + $186.30 | 2 stops |  DL JLJQQF | 5 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $55.70 | 2 stops | ACBR UA VA | 3 | 13 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $74.40 | 2 stops | ASQF | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $48.30 | 2 stops | AAASQF | — | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 77,000 pts + $49.80 | 2 stops | UAVA | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 229,396 pts + $132.91 | 2 stops | ACSQUAVA | 4 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 175,000 pts + $76.40Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ASFJQF | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 310,000 pts + $45.70 | 2 stops | AAFJ | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $49.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | UAVA | 6 | 13 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,967 pts + $124.81Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACSQUAVA | 1 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $65.70 | 2 stops | ASFJ | 2 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) at a glance
- From
- Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle, Washington, United States (SEA)
- To
- Cairns International, Cairns, Australia (CNS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Delta Air Lines (DL), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ, Qantas (QF), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
- Most dates with space
- 14 of 15 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,161 miles (11,524 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cairns (CNS)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $48.30 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,000 pts + $186.30 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $74.40 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $76.40Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $49.80Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,967 pts + $124.81Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)How many miles or points you need from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $45.70; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $74.40; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 310,000 miles + $45.70, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 175,000 points + $76.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 400,000 points + $65.70; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)
How many points does it take to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $45.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 20:38 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 20:38 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 310,000 miles + $45.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 31, 2026, 07:16 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 31, 2026, 07:16 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 175,000 points + $76.40 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 6 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 13 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 10 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 4 dates, first class 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 8 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 13 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 13 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and EVA Air. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $45.70 with AAdvantage (40,000 miles + $45.70) to $186.30 with Flying Blue (56,000 miles + $186.30). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
When do award seats open for flights from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days and 2 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Dec 25, 2026; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.