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Round-trip from	$2,433
One-way from	$1,568

Air Canada

Air Canada
7/9-28/9
6 total stops
78h 37m total
New York to Cairns

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways
24/8
2 total stops
30h 38m 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 30 April 2025.

Sun 7/910:30JFK - CNS

3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/919:15CNS - JFK

3 stops41h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,433

Tue 3/618:50LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways

Thu 12/612:25CNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,475

Sat 21/618:20JFK - CNS

2 stops51h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 27/718:40CNS - JFK

2 stops50h 53mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,762

Sun 7/920:55JFK - CNS

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 28/918:15CNS - JFK

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,798

Sat 21/616:59EWR - CNS

2 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/706:00CNS - EWR

2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,984

Mon 23/615:50EWR - CNS

3 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/718:35CNS - EWR

2 stops39h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$3,113

Mon 23/608:15EWR - CNS

2 stops38h 55mAir Canada

Tue 1/706:00CNS - EWR

2 stops31h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$3,146

Sat 21/621:55JFK - CNS

1 stop46h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 27/718:35CNS - JFK

2 stops39h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$3,340

Sat 21/611:45LGA - CNS

3 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/719:15CNS - LGA

3 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,792

Fri 20/601:20JFK - CNS

2 stops45h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 27/720:25CNS - JFK

2 stops50h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,857

Mon 23/619:00LGA - CNS

2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 1/712:15CNS - LGA

2 stops49h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,877

Tue 3/622:20JFK - CNS

3 stops49h 25mEmirates

Thu 12/615:35CNS - JFK

3 stops41h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$4,136

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 30 April 2025.

Sun 7/910:30JFK - CNS

3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/919:15CNS - JFK

3 stops41h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,433

Tue 3/618:50LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways

Thu 12/612:25CNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,475

Sat 21/618:20JFK - CNS

2 stops51h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 27/718:40CNS - JFK

2 stops50h 53mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,762

Sun 7/920:55JFK - CNS

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 28/918:15CNS - JFK

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,798

Mon 23/615:50EWR - CNS

3 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/718:35CNS - EWR

2 stops39h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$3,113

Mon 23/608:15EWR - CNS

2 stops38h 55mAir Canada

Tue 1/706:00CNS - EWR

2 stops31h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$3,146

Fri 20/601:20JFK - CNS

2 stops45h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 27/720:25CNS - JFK

2 stops50h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,857

Tue 3/622:20JFK - CNS

3 stops49h 25mEmirates

Thu 12/615:35CNS - JFK

3 stops41h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$4,136

Sat 21/616:59EWR - CNS

2 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/706:00CNS - EWR

2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,984

Sat 21/621:55JFK - CNS

1 stop46h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 27/718:35CNS - JFK

2 stops39h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$3,340

Mon 23/619:00LGA - CNS

2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 1/712:15CNS - LGA

2 stops49h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,877

Sat 21/611:45LGA - CNS

3 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/719:15CNS - LGA

3 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,792

Last-minute flights from New York to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cairns. Data last updated 30 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 29/507:29JFK - CNS

2 stops37h 36mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/620:00CNS - JFK

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,892

Thu 29/515:59JFK - CNS

3 stops34h 41mQantas Airways

Thu 5/614:25CNS - JFK

3 stops40h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,324

One-way flights from New York to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Sun 24/814:57JFK - CNS

2 stops30h 38mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,568

Sun 24/816:40EWR - CNS

2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,585

Sat 23/802:00JFK - CNS

2 stops47h 55mANA

Deal found 29/4$1,658

Sun 24/811:25EWR - CNS

3 stops36h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$1,717

Sat 5/721:55JFK - CNS

3 stops34h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$2,028

Fri 4/701:55JFK - CNS

2 stops40h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$2,810

Sun 24/822:15JFK - CNS

1 stop52h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,035

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

10:30-13:35

3 stops37h 05m

Cairns

Sun 28/9

19:15-22:47

3 stops41h 32m

$2,433

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

18:50-11:25

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:25-23:30

2 stops25h 05m

$2,475

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/6

18:20-11:35

2 stops51h 15m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

18:40-07:33

2 stops50h 53m

$2,762

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

20:55-17:00

2 stops54h 05m

Cairns

Sun 28/9

18:15-11:10

2 stops30h 55m

$2,798

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 21/6

16:59-16:40

2 stops33h 41m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

06:00-16:59

2 stops24h 59m

$2,984

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 23/6

15:50-16:40

3 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Tue 1/7

18:35-20:30

2 stops39h 55m

$3,113

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 23/6

08:15-13:10

2 stops38h 55m

Cairns

Tue 1/7

06:00-23:16

2 stops31h 16m

$3,146

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/6

21:55-10:45

1 stop46h 50m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

18:35-19:35

2 stops39h 00m

$3,340

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/6

11:45-18:15

3 stops40h 30m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

19:15-19:03

3 stops37h 48m

$3,792

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/6

01:20-12:25

2 stops45h 05m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

20:25-09:00

2 stops50h 35m

$3,857

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Estimated return price

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

Rainfall in Cairns by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA and Fiji Airways from New York to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

8.3

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

8.3

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

8.1

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

8.0

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Related info for your journey

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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cairns round-trip?
Currently priced at $2,475, Fiji Airways will fly you from New York to Cairns and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,762 and $2,798, respectively.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cairns one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Cairns are Qantas Airways ($1,568), ANA ($1,658), and Air New Zealand ($1,717).
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?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from New York to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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