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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York State from $1,742

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New York

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$1,797
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 8/9-12/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 50m 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 July 2025.

Tue 4/1114:50CNS - JFK
2 stops30h 41mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1115:34JFK - CNS
2 stops28h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/7$1,742
Mon 8/917:20CNS - JFK
2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/914:50JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/7$1,797
Tue 4/1117:35CNS - JFK
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1101:35JFK - CNS
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,840
Tue 4/1106:00CNS - LGA
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1115:59LGA - CNS
2 stops28h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/7$1,911
Tue 4/1106:00CNS - EWR
2 stops25h 53mAir Canada
Wed 12/1118:30EWR - CNS
2 stops28h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 18/7$2,335
Tue 4/1117:35CNS - EWR
3 stops44h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1118:30EWR - CNS
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,389
Mon 8/919:15CNS - JFK
3 stops41h 32mAir Canada
Fri 12/906:55JFK - CNS
3 stops43h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 16/7$2,678
Tue 4/1117:35CNS - LGA
2 stops40h 29mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/1115:41LGA - CNS
3 stops40h 24mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/7$2,729
Mon 8/918:15CNS - EWR
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 12/909:00EWR - CNS
2 stops42h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/7$3,131
Tue 4/1106:00CNS - JFK
3 stops51h 55mEmirates
Wed 12/1122:20JFK - CNS
3 stops45h 25mEmirates
Deal found 18/7$3,232
Tue 4/1114:50CNS - EWR
3 stops45h 20mEmirates
Wed 12/1123:45EWR - CNS
3 stops44h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/7$3,232
Sun 31/819:15CNS - LGA
3 stops38h 43mAir Canada
Sun 7/911:40LGA - CNS
3 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$3,252

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to New York State that are best for you.

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Cairns

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 8/9

17:20-13:10

2 stops33h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/9

14:50-17:50

2 stops37h 00m

$1,797

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 31/8

17:20-06:00

2 stops50h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/9

01:55-11:35

2 stops43h 40m

$2,221

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 4/11

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Wed 12/11

18:30-14:00

2 stops28h 30m

$2,335

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 4/11

17:35-22:48

3 stops44h 13m

Newark

Wed 12/11

18:30-17:15

2 stops31h 45m

$2,389

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 8/9

19:15-22:47

3 stops41h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/9

06:55-15:55

3 stops43h 00m

$2,678

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 8/9

18:15-06:00

1 stop25h 45m

Newark

Fri 12/9

09:00-17:00

2 stops42h 00m

$3,131

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 4/11

14:50-21:10

3 stops45h 20m

Newark

Wed 12/11

23:45-10:45

3 stops44h 00m

$3,232

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sun 31/8

19:15-19:58

3 stops38h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/9

11:40-15:55

3 stops38h 15m

$3,252

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 31/8

15:35-14:25

2 stops60h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

11:20-20:55

2 stops43h 35m

$3,509

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 31/8

18:15-11:10

2 stops30h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

22:15-17:00

1 stop52h 45m

$4,006

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from Cairns to New York State. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
935 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
881 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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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    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.

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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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