Cheap flights from Cairns to New York State from $672

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,665

One-way from

$672
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 11/3-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 25m total
  • Cairns to New York
1/11
  • 1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 54m total
  • Cairns to New York

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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 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1109:20CNS - JFK
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1113:40JFK - CNS
2 stops64h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,775
Thu 2/1012:40CNS - JFK
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1012:59JFK - CNS
2 stops32h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,043
Sat 1/1114:50CNS - JFK
2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1101:45JFK - CNS
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$2,184
Fri 31/1006:00CNS - JFK
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1101:45JFK - CNS
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,191
Fri 31/1006:00CNS - EWR
2 stops24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1118:25EWR - CNS
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,242
Sat 1/1106:00CNS - EWR
2 stops24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1118:25EWR - CNS
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$2,506
Fri 31/1006:00CNS - LGA
3 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1106:05LGA - CNS
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,703
Sat 1/1106:00CNS - EWR
3 stops28h 34mAir Canada
Sat 8/1116:10EWR - CNS
3 stops30h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 17/9$2,704
Sat 1/1114:50CNS - JFK
3 stops38h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 8/1117:15JFK - CNS
2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$2,728
Thu 2/1006:00CNS - EWR
2 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1016:40EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,951
Thu 2/1006:00CNS - LGA
3 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1007:05LGA - CNS
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$3,295

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Cairns

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

12:35-20:05

2 stops45h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

01:55-11:50

2 stops43h 55m

$1,667

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:45-08:27

3 stops54h 42m

Newark

Sun 15/3

18:25-14:00

2 stops29h 35m

$1,701

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 1/11

09:20-13:00

2 stops41h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

13:40-21:00

2 stops64h 20m

$1,775

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 2/10

12:40-11:58

2 stops37h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/10

12:59-11:40

2 stops32h 41m

$2,043

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 31/10

06:00-05:45

2 stops37h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

01:45-14:05

2 stops45h 20m

$2,191

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 31/10

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Fri 7/11

18:25-09:20

2 stops47h 55m

$2,242

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:45-09:13

3 stops55h 28m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/3

19:50-14:55

3 stops53h 05m

$2,476

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 1/11

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Sat 8/11

18:25-17:15

2 stops31h 50m

$2,506

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:45-22:39

3 stops44h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

09:45-14:55

3 stops39h 10m

$2,551

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Fri 31/10

06:00-19:03

3 stops27h 03m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/11

06:05-06:00

3 stops32h 55m

$2,703

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New York from Cairns.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to State of New York in 45h 30m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and State of New York is about 15392 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to State of New York (average of $1,203). Flying from Cairns to State of New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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