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Cheap flights from New York State to Cairns from $2,103

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 March 2026.

Mon 11/518:05
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 18/516:35
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops38h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3$2,103
Wed 6/519:20
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops37h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 10/513:40
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops40h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$2,119
Wed 1/718:05
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/715:35
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops38h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,157
Mon 11/511:20
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops52h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/519:00
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops52h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,303
Mon 11/514:30
LGA
-
CNS
3 stops35h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 18/516:35
CNS
-
LGA
2 stops53h 16m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3$2,433
Mon 11/510:40
JFK
-
CNS
3 stops39h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 18/516:35
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops44h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3$2,433
Mon 11/517:58
LGA
-
CNS
2 stops28h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/506:45
CNS
-
LGA
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,504
Wed 8/715:55
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops31h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 8/815:45
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops29h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,554
Wed 8/707:05
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops41h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 9/806:50
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops38h 14m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$2,681
Fri 26/618:05
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/806:00
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops38h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,746
Fri 26/617:29
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops29h 26m
American Airlines
Fri 7/815:45
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops29h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,774
Mon 11/523:55
EWR
-
CNS
3 stops49h 05m
Emirates
Mon 18/513:55
CNS
-
EWR
3 stops45h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 27/3$2,932

Find flight deals from New York to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,103
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • New York to Cairns
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New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

19:20-22:40

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

13:40-16:20

2 stops40h 40m

$2,119

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 11/5

12:02-15:55

3 stops37h 53m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

16:35-16:40

2 stops38h 05m

$2,131

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/5

11:20-05:30

2 stops52h 10m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

19:00-09:20

2 stops52h 20m

$2,303

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/5

17:58-12:55

2 stops28h 57m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

06:45-20:04

2 stops27h 19m

$2,504

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

16:30-10:35

2 stops28h 05m

Cairns

Sat 18/7

15:45-07:08

2 stops29h 23m

$2,504

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/7

07:05-15:00

2 stops41h 55m

Cairns

Sun 9/8

06:50-07:04

2 stops38h 14m

$2,681

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 26/6

18:05-23:20

2 stops39h 15m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:00-06:41

2 stops38h 41m

$2,746

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 26/6

16:30-12:55

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

15:45-07:04

2 stops29h 19m

$2,774

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 11/5

23:55-15:00

3 stops49h 05m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

13:55-21:20

3 stops45h 25m

$2,932

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 26/6

18:46-22:40

2 stops61h 54m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

06:45-18:26

2 stops25h 41m

$3,024

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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. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

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

    Departing from State of New York to Cairns will take you 27h 05m. The distance between State of New York and Cairns is about 15358 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from State of New York to Cairns, consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairns, New York LaGuardia - Cairns or Newark - Cairns, as they are the most popular.

  • 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.

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