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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $2,015

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,621

One-way from

$2,015
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 30m total
  • Cairns to New York
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 35m total
  • Cairns to New York

Find flight deals from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl

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 27 June 2025.

Sat 9/806:00CNS - JFK
2 stops27h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 16/821:55JFK - CNS
2 stops34h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$2,621
Sat 9/818:40CNS - JFK
3 stops62h 15mEmirates
Sat 16/822:20JFK - CNS
3 stops58h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/6$3,275
Sat 9/813:40CNS - JFK
2 stops44h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 15/801:55JFK - CNS
2 stops48h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/6$3,298
Sat 9/819:10CNS - JFK
3 stops51h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 15/801:20JFK - CNS
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/6$4,330

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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.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 9/8

06:00-19:35

2 stops27h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/8

21:55-22:50

2 stops34h 55m

$2,621

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 9/8

18:40-18:55

3 stops62h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/8

11:20-22:50

2 stops45h 30m

$3,275

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 9/8

13:40-20:35

2 stops44h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/8

01:55-16:30

2 stops48h 35m

$3,298

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 9/8

19:10-09:00

3 stops51h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/8

01:20-08:40

2 stops41h 20m

$4,330

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 9/8

06:00-19:35

2 stops27h 35m

$2,015

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 9/8

12:15-16:20

3 stops42h 05m

$2,353

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Deals found on 25/6

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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 27 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.

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 27 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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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