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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $834

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — NYC
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cairns to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Thu 26/211:25CNS - JFK
1 stop39h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/313:40JFK - CNS
2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$1,856
Wed 11/315:35CNS - JFK
2 stops39h 24mQantas Airways
Sun 15/315:59JFK - CNS
2 stops41h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$2,234
Thu 5/206:00CNS - EWR
2 stops25h 53mAir Canada
Mon 9/217:18EWR - CNS
3 stops54h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$2,616
Wed 11/315:45CNS - EWR
2 stops43h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 15/307:00EWR - CNS
2 stops38h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$3,138
Thu 5/215:35CNS - EWR
3 stops44h 35mEmirates
Mon 9/223:45EWR - CNS
3 stops68h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$3,188
Sat 3/112:35CNS - LGA
2 stops24h 32mFiji Airways
Sat 10/117:13LGA - CNS
2 stops27h 22mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/11$5,349
Thu 26/212:35CNS - JFK
2 stops40h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 2/317:15JFK - CNS
3 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,704
Sat 3/115:35CNS - LGA
3 stops33h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/117:13LGA - CNS
2 stops26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$5,774
Thu 26/212:35CNS - LGA
2 stops45h 24mQantas Airways
Mon 2/315:10LGA - CNS
2 stops34h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,707
Sat 3/111:35CNS - EWR
3 stops72h 35mEmirates
Sat 10/123:45EWR - CNS
3 stops47h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/11$5,345
Sat 3/115:35CNS - EWR
2 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/113:30EWR - CNS
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$6,022
Sat 3/115:35CNS - EWR
2 stops29h 24mQantas Airways
Sat 10/116:59EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$5,774

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New York

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Round-trip from

$1,856

One-way from

$834
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/2-2/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 45m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Cairns

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 26/2

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

13:40-16:50

2 stops36h 10m

$1,856

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:35-16:59

2 stops39h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

15:59-23:05

2 stops41h 06m

$2,234

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Mon 9/2

17:18-14:55

3 stops54h 37m

$2,616

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 26/2

12:35-14:25

2 stops40h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

17:15-16:50

3 stops32h 35m

$2,704

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 26/2

12:35-18:59

2 stops45h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/3

15:10-16:50

2 stops34h 40m

$2,707

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:45-21:25

2 stops43h 40m

Newark

Sun 15/3

07:00-11:00

2 stops38h 00m

$3,138

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 5/2

15:35-21:10

3 stops44h 35m

Newark

Mon 9/2

23:45-10:45

3 stops68h 00m

$3,188

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 3/1

11:35-21:10

3 stops72h 35m

Newark

Sat 10/1

23:45-14:40

3 stops47h 55m

$5,345

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sat 3/1

12:35-22:07

2 stops24h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/1

17:13-11:35

2 stops27h 22m

$5,349

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sat 3/1

15:35-10:13

3 stops33h 38m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/1

17:13-11:00

2 stops26h 47m

$5,774

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to New York

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,026.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 28h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York 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 per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to New York?

    Departing from Cairns to New York will take you 25h 53m. There are 15358 km between Cairns and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $834. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,136 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $2,312 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to New York?

    The most popular flight routes from Cairns to New York are Cairns - Newark, Cairns - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Cairns - New York LaGuardia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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