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Round-trip from	$2,841
One-way from	$848

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
3/6-12/6
4 total stops
51h 40m total
New York to Cairns

23/7

23/7
2 total stops
47h 25m 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 4 March 2025.

Tue 7/1018:55LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 45mFiji Airways

Thu 18/1212:35CNS - LGA

2 stops24h 43mFiji Airways

Deal found 2/3$2,505

Tue 7/1020:15EWR - CNS

2 stops56h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 18/1206:00CNS - EWR

2 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/3$2,579

Tue 3/616:29JFK - CNS

2 stops28h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/615:35CNS - JFK

2 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3$2,887

Tue 3/615:59JFK - CNS

2 stops29h 36mQantas Airways

Thu 12/612:15CNS - JFK

2 stops64h 19mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/3$2,939

Tue 7/1017:29JFK - CNS

2 stops28h 11mFiji Airways

Thu 18/1212:35CNS - JFK

2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 2/3$3,058

Mon 6/1001:20JFK - CNS

2 stops43h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 18/1209:15CNS - JFK

2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/3$3,103

Tue 7/1015:45LGA - CNS

2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 18/1206:00CNS - LGA

3 stops32h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 2/3$3,273

Tue 7/1015:30EWR - CNS

2 stops32h 40mAir Canada

Thu 18/1217:35CNS - EWR

3 stops53h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 2/3$3,527

Tue 3/617:59EWR - CNS

2 stops51h 36mQantas Airways

Thu 12/612:15CNS - EWR

2 stops47h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/3$3,567

Tue 7/1015:45LGA - CNS

3 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 18/1206:00CNS - LGA

3 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/3$3,679

Tue 7/1020:55JFK - CNS

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Thu 18/1206:00CNS - JFK

3 stops44h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/3$4,334

Tue 7/1022:20JFK - CNS

3 stops47h 45mEmirates

Thu 18/1212:45CNS - JFK

3 stops69h 10mEmirates

Deal found 2/3$4,924

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 4 March 2025.

Tue 3/618:50LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways

Thu 12/612:25CNS - LGA

2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/3$2,841

Tue 3/616:29JFK - CNS

2 stops28h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/615:35CNS - JFK

2 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3$2,887

Tue 3/615:59JFK - CNS

2 stops29h 36mQantas Airways

Thu 12/612:15CNS - JFK

2 stops64h 19mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/3$2,939

Tue 3/617:58LGA - CNS

3 stops32h 42mAir New Zealand

Thu 12/617:20CNS - LGA

3 stops43h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/3$3,777

Mon 2/601:20JFK - CNS

2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 12/613:05CNS - JFK

2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/3$3,989

Tue 3/620:55JFK - CNS

3 stops46h 45mSingapore Airlines

Thu 12/616:30CNS - JFK

3 stops56h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/3$4,349

Tue 3/613:55EWR - CNS

3 stops36h 00mAir Canada

Thu 12/619:15CNS - EWR

2 stops35h 44mAir Canada

Deal found 4/3$4,545

Tue 3/623:55EWR - CNS

3 stops45h 40mEmirates

Thu 12/612:15CNS - EWR

3 stops47h 05mEmirates

Deal found 3/3$5,947

Tue 3/617:59EWR - CNS

2 stops51h 36mQantas Airways

Thu 12/612:15CNS - EWR

2 stops47h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/3$3,567

Tue 3/611:40LGA - CNS

3 stops38h 15mAir Canada

Thu 12/619:15CNS - LGA

3 stops41h 21mAir Canada

Deal found 3/3$9,083

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 4 March 2025.

Wed 23/722:00LGA - CNS

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3$848

Sun 24/818:10EWR - CNS

2 stops31h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 2/3$909

Tue 17/606:55JFK - CNS

3 stops43h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 3/3$919

Thu 17/713:00JFK - CNS

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3$933

Sat 17/510:38EWR - CNS

3 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3$939

Tue 24/617:25LGA - CNS

3 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/3$1,326

Sat 23/802:00JFK - CNS

2 stops47h 55mANA

Deal found 3/3$1,400

Mon 21/716:29JFK - CNS

2 stops28h 36mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/3$1,638

Tue 17/619:00LGA - CNS

2 stops26h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 3/3$1,672

Sat 17/519:10LGA - CNS

3 stops54h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 3/3$1,720

Sat 17/520:11LGA - CNS

2 stops48h 34mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/3$1,758

Wed 23/711:25EWR - CNS

2 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/3$1,946

Find flights from New York to Cairns within your budget

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$2,841

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

16:29-11:15

2 stops28h 46m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

15:35-07:32

2 stops29h 57m

$2,887

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

15:59-11:35

2 stops29h 36m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:15-14:34

2 stops64h 19m

$2,939

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/6

17:59-11:35

2 stops51h 36m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:15-22:00

2 stops47h 45m

$3,567

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

17:58-16:40

3 stops32h 42m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

17:20-23:15

3 stops43h 55m

$3,777

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/6

01:20-09:40

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

13:05-15:10

2 stops40h 05m

$3,989

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

20:55-09:40

3 stops46h 45m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

16:30-11:10

3 stops56h 40m

$4,349

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/6

13:55-15:55

3 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

19:15-16:59

2 stops35h 44m

$4,545

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/6

23:55-11:35

3 stops45h 40m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:15-21:20

3 stops47h 05m

$5,947

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

11:40-15:55

3 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

19:15-22:36

3 stops41h 21m

$9,083

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Cairns

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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 ANA, Japan Airlines and Emirates 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.

8.4

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.3

Very Good

8.4

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.1

Very Good

8.4

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

8.4

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

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 $2,841, 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 Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,939 and $3,777, 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 Air Canada ($909), United Airlines ($1,326), and ANA ($1,400).
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.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cairns (average of $171). 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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