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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $760

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — NYC
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 April 2026.

Thu 3/1206:00
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops25h 38m
Air Canada
Wed 9/1218:15
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops53h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/4$2,768
Thu 3/1212:05
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1208:55
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops59h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,842
Thu 3/1209:25
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops24h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1212:46
EWR
-
CNS
3 stops31h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,330
Thu 3/1211:35
CNS
-
JFK
3 stops46h 20m
Emirates
Wed 9/1222:20
JFK
-
CNS
3 stops48h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4$3,365
Thu 3/1211:35
CNS
-
EWR
3 stops48h 35m
Emirates
Wed 9/1223:45
EWR
-
CNS
3 stops44h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4$3,443
Thu 3/1212:05
CNS
-
LGA
2 stops45h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/1217:00
LGA
-
CNS
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$3,468
Thu 3/1206:40
CNS
-
LGA
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1215:01
LGA
-
CNS
3 stops29h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,560
Thu 3/1218:20
CNS
-
EWR
1 stop26h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/1209:35
EWR
-
CNS
1 stop40h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,568
Thu 3/1217:35
CNS
-
LGA
3 stops53h 22m
Air Canada
Wed 9/1211:35
LGA
-
CNS
3 stops36h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/4$3,596
Fri 1/513:40
CNS
-
LGA
2 stops45h 23m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/517:58
LGA
-
CNS
2 stops51h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$3,792

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Round-trip from

$3,792

One-way from

$760
Qantas Airways
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  • 1/5-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 15m total
  • Cairns to New York
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  • 5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 09m total
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Fri 1/5

13:40-21:03

2 stops45h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

17:58-11:50

2 stops51h 52m

$3,792

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Fri 1/5

19:15-22:36

3 stops41h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

14:30-15:55

3 stops35h 25m

$5,125

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 5/5

15:45-18:55

3 stops41h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

11:20-11:50

2 stops34h 30m

$24,202

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 4/5

15:45-18:55

3 stops41h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

11:20-11:50

2 stops34h 30m

$24,202
Fastest return journey

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 7/5

13:55-14:25

2 stops38h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

11:20-11:50

2 stops34h 30m

$24,202

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-14:25

2 stops46h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

22:20-11:50

3 stops47h 30m

$24,202

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 7/5

13:55-14:25

2 stops38h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/5

11:20-15:00

2 stops37h 40m

$24,222

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 5/5

13:55-14:25

2 stops38h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/5

11:20-19:30

2 stops42h 10m

$24,222
Cheapest one-way

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 5/9

12:40-06:49

2 stops32h 09m

$760

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/9

11:50-06:00

2 stops56h 10m

$1,597

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  • 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 41h 10m. There are 15392 km between Cairns and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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