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Cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $981

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CNS
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from New York to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 December 2025.

Sat 21/316:30JFK - CNS
2 stops28h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 29/312:40CNS - JFK
2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/12$1,829
Sat 7/218:25EWR - CNS
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/218:05CNS - EWR
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$1,960
Tue 20/113:40JFK - CNS
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 27/111:25CNS - JFK
1 stop39h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/12$2,129
Wed 28/107:55JFK - CNS
2 stops36h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 12/214:50CNS - JFK
3 stops38h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/12$2,220
Sat 21/211:05EWR - CNS
3 stops36h 50mAir Canada
Wed 25/206:00CNS - EWR
2 stops25h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12$2,376
Sun 8/216:30JFK - CNS
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/214:50CNS - JFK
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,010
Wed 28/114:30JFK - CNS
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/206:40CNS - JFK
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,026
Sat 21/318:15JFK - CNS
3 stops50h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 29/312:40CNS - JFK
2 stops40h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/12$2,235
Sat 21/318:25EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Sun 29/306:00CNS - EWR
2 stops24h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 24/12$2,431
Wed 28/119:29EWR - CNS
2 stops49h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/212:35CNS - EWR
2 stops41h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,071
Sun 8/217:30JFK - CNS
3 stops32h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 15/215:35CNS - JFK
3 stops37h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$2,300
Sun 8/218:25EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/206:00CNS - EWR
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,163
Tue 20/116:30JFK - CNS
2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 27/112:35CNS - JFK
2 stops40h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$2,515
Tue 20/109:45JFK - CNS
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/118:05CNS - JFK
3 stops43h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,351
Sun 1/216:05LGA - CNS
2 stops51h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 5/211:45CNS - LGA
2 stops42h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12$2,671
Sat 21/317:00LGA - CNS
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/306:45CNS - LGA
2 stops29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,414
Sun 8/216:05LGA - CNS
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/206:40CNS - LGA
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,417
Sat 21/210:30LGA - CNS
2 stops38h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 25/212:35CNS - LGA
2 stops45h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/12$3,041
Sat 21/311:30LGA - CNS
3 stops37h 25mAir Canada
Sun 29/318:15CNS - LGA
3 stops42h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 24/12$4,501
Thu 22/115:29LGA - CNS
3 stops31h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/206:00CNS - LGA
3 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/12$15,011
Thu 22/116:05LGA - CNS
2 stops28h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 4/206:40CNS - LGA
2 stops29h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$16,242

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Round-trip from

$1,829

One-way from

$981
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • New York to Cairns
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6/2
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 36m total
  • New York to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
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New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

16:30-11:00

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

12:40-06:30

2 stops31h 50m

$1,829

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 7/2

18:25-17:15

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Sat 14/2

18:05-20:35

3 stops41h 30m

$1,960

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

16:30-11:50

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Sun 15/2

14:50-06:30

2 stops30h 40m

$2,010

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

14:30-11:20

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:40-14:25

2 stops46h 45m

$2,026

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

19:29-11:35

2 stops49h 06m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

12:35-15:27

2 stops41h 52m

$2,071

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

13:40-09:55

1 stop29h 15m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

$2,129

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 8/2

18:25-14:55

2 stops29h 30m

Cairns

Sun 15/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

$2,163

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

07:55-11:00

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

14:50-14:25

3 stops38h 35m

$2,220

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

18:15-10:45

3 stops50h 30m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

12:40-14:58

2 stops40h 18m

$2,235

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

17:30-16:50

3 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Sun 15/2

15:35-14:25

3 stops37h 50m

$2,300

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cairns

How often are flights from New York to Cairns delayed?

About 42% of weekly flights between New York and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 475 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from New York?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from New York. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from New York per day from 0 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Cairns?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways fly from New York to Cairns in about 28h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 35m. New York and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15392 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Cairns?

    Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairns, Newark - Cairns or New York LaGuardia - Cairns when deciding on the best route from New York to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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