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Cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $1,028

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CNS
16 heinä — 23 heinä1
1 adult

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 11 heinäkuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,075

One-way from

$1,028
7/9-13/9
  • 7/9-13/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 50m total
  • New York to Cairns
24/8
  • 24/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • New York to Cairns

Find flight deals from New York to Cairns

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 11 heinäkuu 2025.

su 7/919:20JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
la 13/919:00CNS - JFK
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,075
ma 8/918:30EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
ti 16/906:00CNS - EWR
2 stops28h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,125
ti 23/919:02LGA - CNS
2 stops26h 38mFiji Airways
to 2/1012:40CNS - LGA
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/7$2,156
ma 8/909:30JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 25mQantas Airways
su 14/917:35CNS - JFK
2 stops39h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,272
su 7/911:20EWR - CNS
2 stops38h 35mAir Canada
la 13/916:35CNS - EWR
2 stops38h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$2,285
la 6/918:00JFK - CNS
2 stops27h 40mFiji Airways
la 13/912:40CNS - JFK
2 stops25h 12mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,349
la 6/902:00JFK - CNS
2 stops47h 55mANA
la 13/912:10CNS - JFK
2 stops60h 50mANA
Deal found 9/7$2,415
su 7/911:40LGA - CNS
3 stops38h 15mAir Canada
la 13/916:35CNS - LGA
3 stops42h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$2,435
su 7/906:55JFK - CNS
3 stops43h 00mAir Canada
la 13/916:35CNS - JFK
3 stops60h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$2,435
ke 10/922:00JFK - CNS
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
ti 16/909:20CNS - JFK
2 stops51h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,965
la 6/907:00EWR - CNS
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
ma 15/911:55CNS - EWR
2 stops27h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$2,978
su 7/911:20JFK - CNS
2 stops34h 15mEmirates
ke 10/919:40CNS - JFK
2 stops51h 10mEmirates
Deal found 9/7$2,978

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cairns that are best for you.

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New York

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

su 7/9

19:20-22:50

2 stops37h 30m

Cairns

la 13/9

19:00-16:20

2 stops35h 20m

$2,075

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

ma 8/9

18:30-12:25

2 stops27h 55m

Cairns

ti 16/9

06:00-20:17

2 stops28h 17m

$2,125

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

ti 23/9

19:02-11:40

2 stops26h 38m

Cairns

to 2/10

12:40-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

$2,156

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ma 8/9

09:30-12:55

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

su 14/9

17:35-18:54

2 stops39h 19m

$2,272

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

su 7/9

11:20-15:55

2 stops38h 35m

Cairns

la 13/9

16:35-16:59

2 stops38h 24m

$2,285

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

la 6/9

18:00-11:40

2 stops27h 40m

Cairns

la 13/9

12:40-23:52

2 stops25h 12m

$2,349

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

la 6/9

02:00-15:55

2 stops47h 55m

Cairns

la 13/9

12:10-11:00

2 stops60h 50m

$2,415

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

su 7/9

11:40-15:55

3 stops38h 15m

Cairns

la 13/9

16:35-20:59

3 stops42h 24m

$2,435

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

su 7/9

06:55-15:55

3 stops43h 00m

Cairns

la 13/9

16:35-15:08

3 stops60h 33m

$2,435

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ke 10/9

22:00-23:35

2 stops35h 35m

Cairns

ti 16/9

09:20-22:30

2 stops51h 10m

$2,965

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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 11 heinäkuu 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Emirates, andSingapore Airlines from New York to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
8.4
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

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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.

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

    Currently priced at $2,125, United Airlines will fly you from New York to Cairns and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,156 and $2,272, 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 American Airlines ($1,172), Fiji Airways ($1,289), and United Airlines ($1,307).

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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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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