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Round-trip from	$2,291
One-way from	$781

12/6-29/6

12/6-29/6
5 total stops
75h 40m total
New York to Cairns

11/8

11/8
3 total stops
56h 03m total
New York to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from New York to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Thu 12/613:35LGA - CNS

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/611:40CNS - LGA

3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$2,291

Thu 12/609:36EWR - CNS

3 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/611:40CNS - EWR

3 stops43h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$2,465

Tue 3/618:50LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways

Thu 12/612:25CNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,897

Tue 3/608:29JFK - CNS

2 stops36h 36mQantas Airways

Thu 12/612:15CNS - JFK

2 stops49h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,983

Tue 22/402:00JFK - CNS

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/519:00CNS - JFK

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4$3,086

Wed 11/601:20JFK - CNS

2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 29/619:00CNS - JFK

2 stops52h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/4$3,673

Tue 3/617:58LGA - CNS

3 stops35h 22mAir New Zealand

Thu 12/620:00CNS - LGA

3 stops41h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/4$4,620

Tue 3/613:55EWR - CNS

3 stops36h 00mAir Canada

Thu 12/619:15CNS - EWR

2 stops42h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 10/4$4,961

Wed 23/422:20JFK - CNS

3 stops44h 15mEmirates

Wed 7/512:15CNS - JFK

3 stops44h 40mEmirates

Deal found 9/4$5,071

Thu 12/619:00LGA - CNS

2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 29/607:00CNS - LGA

2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/4$5,138

Thu 12/620:55JFK - CNS

1 stop54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 29/618:15CNS - JFK

1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/4$5,246

Thu 12/610:30JFK - CNS

3 stops39h 25mAir Canada

Sun 29/619:15CNS - JFK

3 stops41h 34mAir Canada

Deal found 8/4$5,883

Best flights from New York to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

Thu 12/613:35LGA - CNS

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/611:40CNS - LGA

3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$2,291

Tue 3/618:50LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways

Thu 12/612:25CNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,897

Tue 3/608:29JFK - CNS

2 stops36h 36mQantas Airways

Thu 12/612:15CNS - JFK

2 stops49h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,983

Wed 11/601:20JFK - CNS

2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 29/619:00CNS - JFK

2 stops52h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/4$3,673

Tue 3/617:58LGA - CNS

3 stops35h 22mAir New Zealand

Thu 12/620:00CNS - LGA

3 stops41h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/4$4,620

Thu 12/609:36EWR - CNS

3 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/611:40CNS - EWR

3 stops43h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$2,465

Tue 3/613:55EWR - CNS

3 stops36h 00mAir Canada

Thu 12/619:15CNS - EWR

2 stops42h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 10/4$4,961

Wed 23/422:20JFK - CNS

3 stops44h 15mEmirates

Wed 7/512:15CNS - JFK

3 stops44h 40mEmirates

Deal found 9/4$5,071

Thu 12/620:55JFK - CNS

1 stop54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 29/618:15CNS - JFK

1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/4$5,246

Tue 22/402:00JFK - CNS

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/519:00CNS - JFK

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4$3,086

Thu 12/619:00LGA - CNS

2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 29/607:00CNS - LGA

2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/4$5,138

Thu 12/610:30JFK - CNS

3 stops39h 25mAir Canada

Sun 29/619:15CNS - JFK

3 stops41h 34mAir Canada

Deal found 8/4$5,883

Last-minute flights from New York to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Cairns. Data last updated 10 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 22/402:00JFK - CNS

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/519:00CNS - JFK

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4$3,086

Tue 22/401:30JFK - CNS

1 stop36h 55mJapan Airlines

Wed 7/511:40CNS - JFK

1 stop37h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 9/4$17,481

Wed 23/408:29JFK - CNS

2 stops38h 26mQantas Airways

Wed 7/517:20CNS - JFK

3 stops61h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/4$4,122

Wed 23/417:41LGA - CNS

3 stops32h 59mAir New Zealand

Wed 7/518:40CNS - LGA

3 stops42h 48mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/4$4,622

Wed 23/422:20JFK - CNS

3 stops44h 15mEmirates

Wed 7/512:15CNS - JFK

3 stops44h 40mEmirates

Deal found 9/4$5,071

Wed 23/420:55JFK - CNS

1 stop30h 05mSingapore Airlines

Wed 7/518:15CNS - JFK

1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/4$5,254

Wed 23/416:59EWR - CNS

2 stops30h 11mAir Canada

Wed 7/506:00CNS - EWR

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 9/4$5,804

Wed 23/423:55EWR - CNS

3 stops42h 40mEmirates

Wed 7/511:45CNS - EWR

3 stops47h 35mEmirates

Deal found 9/4$6,446

One-way flights from New York to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

Mon 11/813:22EWR - CNS

3 stops56h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4$781

Tue 12/809:55LGA - CNS

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4$811

Thu 14/811:37JFK - CNS

2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4$910

Thu 14/819:00LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/4$1,197

Sun 24/818:10EWR - CNS

2 stops29h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 9/4$1,447

Wed 13/816:25JFK - CNS

2 stops29h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/4$1,670

Wed 13/819:00LGA - CNS

2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/4$1,677

Sun 10/822:00JFK - CNS

2 stops45h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/4$1,684

Sat 23/802:00JFK - CNS

2 stops47h 55mANA

Deal found 9/4$1,755

Sun 24/817:20EWR - CNS

3 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/4$1,811

Mon 11/817:11EWR - CNS

2 stops29h 44mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/4$1,828

Wed 13/811:25LGA - CNS

3 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/4$1,838

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

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/6

13:35-11:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Sun 29/6

11:40-17:30

3 stops43h 50m

$2,291

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Thu 12/6

09:36-11:25

3 stops35h 49m

Cairns

Sun 29/6

11:40-17:23

3 stops43h 43m

$2,465

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

18:50-11:25

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:25-23:30

2 stops25h 05m

$2,897

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

08:29-11:05

2 stops36h 36m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:15-23:54

2 stops49h 39m

$2,983

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/4

02:00-04:25

1 stop36h 25m

Cairns

Wed 7/5

19:00-06:55

2 stops49h 55m

$3,086

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/6

01:20-09:40

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Sun 29/6

19:00-09:00

2 stops52h 00m

$3,673

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

17:58-19:20

3 stops35h 22m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

20:00-23:15

3 stops41h 15m

$4,620

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/6

13:55-15:55

3 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

19:15-23:46

2 stops42h 31m

$4,961

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/4

22:20-08:35

3 stops44h 15m

Cairns

Wed 7/5

12:15-18:55

3 stops44h 40m

$5,071

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/6

19:00-12:55

2 stops27h 55m

Cairns

Sun 29/6

07:00-23:30

2 stops30h 30m

$5,138

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Estimated return price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cairns

Rainfall in Cairns by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines from New York to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.3

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.3

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.0

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.0

Very Good

8.3

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from New York?
Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from New York. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from New York per day from 0 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cairns round-trip?
Currently priced at $2,897, Fiji Airways will fly you from New York to Cairns and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,983 and $3,673, respectively.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Cairns one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Cairns are Fiji Airways ($1,197), Air Canada ($1,447), and Qantas Airways ($1,670).
What are the most popular routes from New York to Cairns?
Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairns, Newark - Cairns or New York LaGuardia - Cairns when deciding on the best route from New York to Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from New York to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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