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Cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $856

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CNS
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,940

One-way from

$856
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 28/1-12/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 25m total
  • New York to Cairns
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • New York to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from New York to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Wed 28/107:00JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 12/217:35CNS - JFK
2 stops38h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,940
Tue 3/208:25JFK - CNS
2 stops36h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 10/217:35CNS - JFK
2 stops38h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,987
Tue 3/217:13LGA - CNS
2 stops26h 47mQantas Airways
Tue 10/214:50CNS - LGA
2 stops39h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$2,068
Tue 3/218:25EWR - CNS
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/218:05CNS - EWR
2 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,108
Wed 28/116:59EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 01mQantas Airways
Thu 12/217:35CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$2,210
Tue 3/221:00JFK - CNS
3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/209:45CNS - JFK
3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,301
Tue 3/208:40EWR - CNS
3 stops38h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/217:35CNS - EWR
3 stops44h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$2,393
Tue 27/101:45JFK - CNS
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/211:25CNS - JFK
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,515
Wed 28/113:40JFK - CNS
2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/211:25CNS - JFK
1 stop33h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$2,546
Tue 3/213:40JFK - CNS
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/211:25CNS - JFK
1 stop33h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$2,586
Sat 21/212:00EWR - CNS
3 stops35h 55mAir Canada
Wed 25/206:00CNS - EWR
2 stops25h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$2,597
Wed 28/118:25EWR - CNS
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/218:05CNS - EWR
2 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,740

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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 7 January 2026.
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New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

07:00-11:00

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

17:35-17:00

2 stops38h 25m

$1,940

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

08:25-11:50

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

17:35-17:17

2 stops38h 42m

$1,987

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/2

17:13-11:00

2 stops26h 47m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

14:50-15:01

2 stops39h 11m

$2,068

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/2

18:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

18:05-16:53

2 stops37h 48m

$2,108

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

16:59-11:00

2 stops27h 01m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

17:35-15:29

2 stops36h 54m

$2,210

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/2

08:40-14:05

3 stops38h 25m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

17:35-23:06

3 stops44h 31m

$2,393

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

01:45-08:35

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

$2,515

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

15:30-13:50

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

$2,540

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

13:40-16:50

2 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

$2,546

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

13:40-09:55

1 stop29h 15m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

$2,586

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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 Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Air Canada fly from New York to Cairns in about 37h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 55m. 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, New York LaGuardia - Cairns or Newark - 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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