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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,168

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,876

One-way from

$1,168
27/7-2/8
  • 27/7-2/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 20m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 27/717:30CNS - JFK
2 stops57h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/801:55JFK - CNS
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,876
Sun 27/718:35CNS - JFK
2 stops40h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 3/810:00JFK - CNS
2 stops35h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$2,593
Sat 26/719:15CNS - JFK
3 stops41h 34mAir Canada
Sat 2/809:00JFK - CNS
3 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$2,696
Sat 26/715:35CNS - JFK
3 stops41h 20mEmirates
Sat 2/811:20JFK - CNS
2 stops40h 50mEmirates
Deal found 11/6$3,265
Sat 26/717:35CNS - JFK
1 stop36h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 2/819:20JFK - CNS
1 stop31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$3,311
Sat 26/719:10CNS - JFK
3 stops58h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 1/801:20JFK - CNS
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$4,277
Fri 25/718:15CNS - JFK
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 1/822:15JFK - CNS
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$5,803

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cairns

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 27/7

17:30-13:10

2 stops57h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

01:55-08:35

2 stops40h 40m

$1,876

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 27/7

18:35-20:35

2 stops40h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

10:00-11:35

2 stops35h 35m

$2,593

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 26/7

19:15-22:49

3 stops41h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

09:00-13:10

3 stops38h 10m

$2,696

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 26/7

15:35-18:55

3 stops41h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

11:20-18:10

2 stops40h 50m

$3,265

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 26/7

17:35-16:20

1 stop36h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

19:20-16:30

1 stop31h 10m

$3,311

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 26/7

19:10-15:10

3 stops58h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/8

01:20-08:40

2 stops41h 20m

$4,277

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 26/7

17:35-13:10

2 stops57h 35m

$1,168

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 28/7

08:00-05:59

3 stops35h 59m

$2,100

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 26/7

19:15-09:50

3 stops52h 35m

$2,214

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 28/7

18:15-18:50

1 stop38h 35m

$3,210

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,168 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $2,195 and Air Canada from $2,214 one-way.

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    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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