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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $1,227

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Thu 21/517:40
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops57h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/514:55
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,683
Fri 22/506:00
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/510:00
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,711
Thu 21/517:40
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops33h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 27/514:55
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops34h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/5$2,762
Thu 3/1207:45
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1213:40
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,769
Thu 18/621:10
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/616:30
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,841
Wed 24/619:10
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops56h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/714:55
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$2,872

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Round-trip from

$2,683

One-way from

$1,227
21/5-27/5
  • 21/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 45m total
  • Cairns to New York
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Cheapest return flight

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 22/5

21:40-13:10

2 stops53h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

10:00-11:25

2 stops35h 25m

$2,741

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 18/6

06:00-19:35

2 stops27h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 25/6

21:55-10:45

1 stop46h 50m

$3,094
Fastest return journey

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 21/5

19:10-16:20

2 stops35h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

19:20-17:10

3 stops31h 50m

$3,194

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 22/5

06:00-19:35

2 stops51h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

21:55-10:45

1 stop46h 50m

$3,242
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 5/9

07:00-21:00

2 stops28h 00m

$1,282

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 4/9

21:40-18:35

2 stops34h 55m

$1,293

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 5/9

06:50-21:00

2 stops28h 10m

$1,365

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 24/6

11:00-19:35

3 stops46h 35m

$1,503

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 4/9

18:15-18:50

1 stop38h 35m

$2,700

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 27h 35m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 15392 km between Cairns and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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