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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,078

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 5 August 2026.

Wed 16/913:55 -
2 stops30h 03m
Wed 23/918:30 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 1/8$1,581
Tue 15/906:50 -
2 stops37h 08m
Tue 22/918:30 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 1/8$1,590
Fri 20/1106:00 -
2 stops31h 25m
Tue 24/1121:30 -
2 stops70h 35m
Deal found 31/7$1,638
Thu 3/1209:15 -
2 stops29h 24m
Wed 9/1215:59 -
2 stops28h 51m
Deal found 2/8$1,730
Wed 16/917:40 -
3 stops36h 40m
Wed 23/919:20 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 1/8$1,771
Thu 3/1212:35 -
2 stops47h 00m
Wed 9/1215:59 -
2 stops30h 36m
Deal found 3/8$1,824

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Round-trip from

$1,581

One-way from

$1,078
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 16/9-23/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 28m total
  • Cairns to New York
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Cairns to New York
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CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 16/9

15:45-16:20

3 stops38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/9

19:20-15:00

3 stops29h 40m

$1,814

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/12

12:35-20:35

2 stops47h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

15:59-11:50

2 stops28h 51m

$1,814

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 19/9

12:10-20:35

2 stops46h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/9

10:00-11:25

2 stops35h 25m

$2,500

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/12

09:45-15:00

3 stops44h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

10:30-08:30

3 stops55h 00m

$2,859

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 12/9

15:45-18:42

3 stops40h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/10

21:45-08:40

3 stops68h 55m

$3,162

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 20/11

18:20-17:25

1 stop38h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/11

20:15-17:20

2 stops54h 05m

$3,168

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 19/9

13:55-18:31

3 stops42h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/9

08:29-11:50

2 stops37h 21m

$3,189
Cheapest one-way

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 25/11

06:00-19:05

3 stops52h 05m

$1,140

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 19/9

15:45-16:20

3 stops38h 35m

$2,112
Fastest single journey

CairnsNew York

CNS Cairns - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 25/11

18:20-17:25

1 stop38h 05m

$2,470

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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 38h 35m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 15392 km between Cairns and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

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