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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,201

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
14 Aug — 21 Aug1
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 15 July 2026.

Mon 2/1106:50
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1101:45
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,004
Sat 21/1106:00
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops25h 59m
American Airlines
Fri 27/1121:25
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops46h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,022
Sat 21/1115:40
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1109:00
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,033
Sat 21/1106:00
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops25h 59m
Qantas Airways
Fri 27/1116:12
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops27h 53m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$2,177
Thu 3/1212:05
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1208:55
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops59h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,216
Mon 2/1106:00
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops28h 54m
Qantas Airways
Sun 8/1110:00
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops34h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$2,223

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Round-trip from

$2,004

One-way from

$1,201
2/11-7/11
  • 2/11-7/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 40m total
  • Cairns to New York
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24/11
  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:50-05:45

2 stops37h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

01:45-08:30

2 stops39h 45m

$2,004

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 21/11

06:00-16:59

2 stops25h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/11

21:25-11:05

2 stops46h 40m

$2,022

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 21/11

06:00-16:59

2 stops25h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/11

16:12-14:10

2 stops30h 58m

$2,229

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:00-19:54

2 stops28h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/11

10:00-11:05

2 stops34h 05m

$2,229
Fastest return journey

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 20/8

06:50-21:00

2 stops28h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/8

19:20-13:40

2 stops28h 20m

$2,431

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/12

06:00-05:45

2 stops38h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

13:40-22:40

2 stops42h 00m

$2,705

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 21/11

14:55-17:49

3 stops41h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/11

20:29-08:40

3 stops69h 11m

$3,170

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 2/11

18:20-11:15

2 stops55h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/11

22:05-17:20

1 stop52h 15m

$3,196
Cheapest one-way

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 23/11

14:40-12:00

2 stops36h 20m

$1,202

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 17/10

20:40-13:10

2 stops54h 30m

$1,224

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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 25h 59m. Fly via American Airlines or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 15392 km between Cairns and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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