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Cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $1,613

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NYC — CNS
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
Sat 4/5
Sat 11/5

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 29 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$4,857

Round-trip from

$288
High demand for flights, 40% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From New York (NYC) to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairns?

Flights from New York to Cairns lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from New York to Cairns in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $2,196.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairns (NYC - CNS)?

When flying from New York to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from New York to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between New York and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 564,933 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Consider these cheap Air New Zealand flights we've found departing from New York to Cairns. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Fri 13/910:00EWR - CNS
2 stops36h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/911:55CNS - EWR
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$4,496
Sat 1/617:45LGA - CNS
3 stops34h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/620:30CNS - LGA
3 stops40h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$4,706

Cheap ANA flights from New York to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between New York and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 564,933 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on ANA flights from New York to Cairns. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 31/502:00JFK - CNS
1 stop38h 25mANA
Mon 17/612:10CNS - JFK
2 stops48h 45mANA
Deal found 27/4$12,440
Fri 3/510:15EWR - CNS
1 stop30h 10mANA
Mon 6/513:15CNS - EWR
1 stop40h 55mANA
Deal found 27/4$19,820
Sat 1/610:30EWR - CNS
1 stop29h 55mANA
Mon 17/613:15CNS - EWR
1 stop40h 50mANA
Deal found 28/4$19,835
Fri 13/910:20EWR - CNS
1 stop30h 05mANA
Tue 17/913:15CNS - EWR
1 stop40h 45mANA
Deal found 28/4$19,907
Fri 3/510:15EWR - CNS
1 stop30h 10mANA
Mon 6/513:15CNS - EWR
2 stops30h 25mANA
Deal found 27/4$19,922
Wed 16/1013:50JFK - CNS
1 stop26h 35mANA
Sat 9/1113:15CNS - JFK
1 stop23h 20mANA
Deal found 27/4$19,979
Fri 13/910:20EWR - CNS
1 stop30h 05mANA
Tue 17/913:15CNS - EWR
1 stop40h 45mANA
Deal found 27/4$21,563

Cheap New York to Cairns flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from New York to Cairns specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 564,933 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 2/501:55JFK - CNS
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/516:35CNS - JFK
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,206
Fri 3/518:10EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/518:55CNS - EWR
3 stops38h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,495
Fri 3/508:50JFK - CNS
3 stops42h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/518:15CNS - JFK
2 stops54h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,552
Fri 3/513:55EWR - CNS
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/518:55CNS - EWR
3 stops38h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,798
Fri 3/521:30JFK - CNS
2 stops36h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 6/519:15CNS - JFK
2 stops58h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4$3,849
Fri 31/501:20JFK - CNS
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/619:40CNS - JFK
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,997
Fri 31/501:55JFK - CNS
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/620:50CNS - JFK
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$4,017
Fri 3/518:10EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/518:55CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$4,153
Fri 3/522:20JFK - CNS
3 stops47h 45mEmirates
Mon 6/514:35CNS - JFK
3 stops42h 20mEmirates
Deal found 27/4$5,053

New York to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New York and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 564,933 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 30/818:00EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/918:55CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,410
Wed 6/1100:35JFK - CNS
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1114:30CNS - JFK
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,458
Wed 6/1100:35JFK - CNS
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/1109:05CNS - JFK
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,502
Wed 13/1118:00EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/1118:20CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,514
Mon 11/1120:15JFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 18/1118:35CNS - JFK
2 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,517
Wed 13/1118:00EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/1118:20CNS - EWR
3 stops41h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,524
Sat 31/818:00EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/918:55CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,540
Thu 7/1118:00EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/1118:20CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,580
Thu 7/1114:00EWR - CNS
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/1118:20CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,589

New York to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from New York to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 564,933 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from New York to Cairns. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Fri 3/518:10EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/518:55CNS - EWR
3 stops38h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,495
Fri 3/508:50JFK - CNS
3 stops42h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/518:15CNS - JFK
2 stops54h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,552
Fri 3/513:55EWR - CNS
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/518:55CNS - EWR
3 stops38h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$3,798
Fri 3/521:30JFK - CNS
2 stops36h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 6/519:15CNS - JFK
2 stops58h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4$3,849
Fri 3/518:10EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/518:55CNS - EWR
2 stops36h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$4,153
Fri 3/522:20JFK - CNS
3 stops47h 45mEmirates
Mon 6/514:35CNS - JFK
3 stops42h 20mEmirates
Deal found 27/4$5,053
Fri 3/520:55JFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/518:15CNS - JFK
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4$5,993
Fri 3/510:15EWR - CNS
1 stop30h 10mANA
Mon 6/513:15CNS - EWR
1 stop40h 55mANA
Deal found 27/4$19,820
Fri 3/513:50JFK - CNS
1 stop26h 35mANA
Mon 6/513:15CNS - JFK
1 stop23h 40mANA
Deal found 27/4$19,820

One-way flights to Cairns from New York

Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 564,933 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from New York to Cairns, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from New York to Cairns can use the search form above.
Sat 6/718:00EWR - CNS
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,613
Thu 19/901:55JFK - CNS
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,734
Fri 20/914:55JFK - CNS
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,742
Fri 20/919:20JFK - CNS
3 stops32h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,778
Fri 20/907:00EWR - CNS
2 stops49h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,843
Fri 20/917:19LGA - CNS
3 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,850
Fri 20/916:05LGA - CNS
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$2,149
Fri 20/911:00EWR - CNS
3 stops38h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$2,426
Thu 4/718:30EWR - CNS
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,498

Find flights from New York to Cairns within your budget

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 564,933 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$2,608 - $4,896

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York LaGuardiaCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/8

3 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Mon 16/9

3 stops39h 53m

$2,608

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/8

3 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Mon 16/9

3 stops57h 45m

$2,608

New York LaGuardiaCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/8

3 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Sat 14/9

3 stops41h 13m

$2,788

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/10

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Sat 9/11

2 stops47h 20m

$2,808

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 13/9

2 stops43h 20m

Cairns

Tue 17/9

2 stops27h 53m

$3,039

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Sun 15/9

3 stops39h 50m

$3,243

New York LaGuardiaCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 16/10

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Sat 9/11

2 stops23h 59m

$3,609

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 13/9

2 stops36h 50m

Cairns

Tue 17/9

2 stops27h 00m

$4,496

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 1/6

3 stops46h 10m

Cairns

Mon 17/6

3 stops50h 10m

$4,896

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 26/4

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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from New York to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from New York to Cairns is currently $1,959 while a return flight costs $3,344. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cairns (average of $188). Flying from New York to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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.

January

$288

February

$289

March

$292

April

$318

May

$315

June

$428

July

$383

August

$326

September

$340

October

$300

November

$301

December

$305

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 29 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, ANA and Singapore Airlines 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.
8.5
Very Good
946 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very Good
946 reviews
8.5
Very Good
946 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
1,485 reviews
8.5
Very Good
946 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
646 reviews
8.5
Very Good
946 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
8.5
Very Good
946 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.1
Very Good
4,064 reviews
8.5
Very Good
946 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from New York to Cairns for under $2,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Cairns for under $2,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,608, but on average you can expect to pay $2,975.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Cairns for under $3,500?

    There are currently 10+ open flights from New York to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $3,500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,788, Air Canada will fly you from New York to Cairns and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,808 and $3,039, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 ($1,778), Air Canada ($2,426), and Cathay Pacific ($3,082).

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

  • What does JFK to CNS mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JFK to CNS flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New York to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New York to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New York to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New York to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New York to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New York to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New York to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The New York to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 27/4.

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