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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,555

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 December 2025.

Wed 10/1212:35CNS - JFK
2 stops64h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1207:00JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$4,057
Wed 10/1209:45CNS - JFK
3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1210:20JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$5,155
Wed 10/1211:35CNS - JFK
3 stops70h 20mEmirates
Wed 17/1222:20JFK - CNS
3 stops45h 25mEmirates
Deal found 8/12$5,254
Wed 10/1218:35CNS - JFK
1 stop37h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 17/1222:05JFK - CNS
1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/12$7,001

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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 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,011

One-way from

$1,555
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 25m total
  • Cairns to New York
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9/1
  • 9/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • Cairns to New York
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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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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

09:00-16:50

2 stops40h 50m

$2,011

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 23/1

17:35-15:55

2 stops37h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

16:56-11:00

2 stops27h 04m

$2,088

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 12/2

15:35-17:04

2 stops40h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

16:38-11:00

2 stops27h 22m

$2,140

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 23/1

18:35-17:25

1 stop37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

20:15-17:20

2 stops30h 05m

$3,165

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 23/1

06:00-18:55

3 stops51h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

22:20-08:35

3 stops43h 15m

$3,288

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 9/1

19:15-11:05

3 stops54h 50m

$1,555

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Deals found on 9/12

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 37h 20m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 15392 km between Cairns and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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