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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $883

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
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 6 June 2026.

Wed 11/1109:25
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops35h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 15/1108:05
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops36h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,021
Sun 7/606:45
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1018:05
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$2,205
Thu 3/1206:00
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops25h 38m
Air Canada
Wed 9/1218:15
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops53h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$2,416
Wed 17/606:00
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops28h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 11/1116:20
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/6$2,419
Wed 17/606:00
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops24h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1120:15
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops60h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$2,436
Sun 7/619:10
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops37h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1008:05
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$2,463
Wed 17/619:10
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops48h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1113:40
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$2,475
Wed 17/606:00
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops29h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1117:00
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$2,507
Thu 3/1207:45
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1213:40
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,632
Sat 6/619:15
CNS
-
EWR
3 stops59h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1018:05
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$2,719
Sat 18/706:50
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops37h 13m
Qantas Airways
Sat 25/709:00
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops38h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/6$2,727
Sat 6/619:15
CNS
-
EWR
3 stops59h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1018:05
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$2,760

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Round-trip from

$2,002

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$883
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  • 7/8-7/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Cairns to New York
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 11m total
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Cheapest return flight

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/11

09:25-06:17

2 stops35h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/11

08:05-11:05

2 stops36h 00m

$2,021

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Wed 17/6

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Fri 13/11

14:25-19:05

2 stops37h 40m

$2,507

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/12

07:45-05:45

2 stops37h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

13:40-16:45

2 stops36h 05m

$2,632

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 19/6

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Fri 13/11

14:45-19:05

2 stops37h 20m

$2,936

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 9/11

17:35-11:15

3 stops56h 40m

Newark

Fri 13/11

18:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

$2,949

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 3/12

17:35-20:23

3 stops41h 48m

Newark

Wed 9/12

13:55-14:55

3 stops34h 00m

$3,184

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 18/7

06:50-19:04

2 stops26h 14m

Newark

Sat 25/7

14:45-10:35

3 stops29h 50m

$3,215

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sat 18/7

15:45-09:11

3 stops31h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 25/7

16:00-12:55

3 stops30h 55m

$3,489
Fastest return journey

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 3/12

09:25-20:59

3 stops26h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/12

17:00-11:05

2 stops27h 05m

$3,608

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/12

18:20-17:25

1 stop38h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

20:15-17:20

2 stops30h 05m

$3,657

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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 24h 53m. There are 15358 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 John F Kennedy Intl, Cairns - New York LaGuardia and Cairns - Newark.

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

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