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Cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $1,193

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CNS
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,311

One-way from

$1,193
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • New York to Cairns
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11/4
  • 11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m 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 21 November 2024.

Tue 3/1218:30EWR - CNS
2 stops28h 30mAir Canada
Tue 10/1217:35CNS - EWR
2 stops38h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$2,829
Tue 3/1213:05JFK - CNS
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1211:45CNS - JFK
2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,143
Tue 3/1207:00EWR - CNS
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1211:25CNS - EWR
3 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,378
Tue 3/1215:00LGA - CNS
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1206:00CNS - LGA
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,765
Fri 27/1215:00LGA - CNS
2 stops37h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 3/106:00CNS - LGA
2 stops31h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$4,757
Fri 27/1217:15JFK - CNS
2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 3/106:00CNS - JFK
2 stops25h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$4,762
Fri 27/1212:39EWR - CNS
2 stops32h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 3/106:00CNS - EWR
2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$5,650
Thu 26/1201:30JFK - CNS
2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 3/109:15CNS - JFK
2 stops51h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/11$7,210
Thu 26/1223:45EWR - CNS
3 stops50h 05mEmirates
Thu 2/112:45CNS - EWR
3 stops47h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$8,235
Fri 27/1210:40JFK - CNS
2 stops39h 10mEmirates
Fri 3/112:45CNS - JFK
3 stops45h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$9,739
Thu 26/1201:35JFK - CNS
2 stops43h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/114:35CNS - JFK
2 stops43h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$10,289
Fri 27/1215:35LGA - CNS
3 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Fri 3/117:35CNS - LGA
3 stops43h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$15,543

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/3

10:05-14:00

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Sat 8/3

12:00-04:45

1 stop31h 45m

$2,311

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/2

01:30-11:05

2 stops42h 35m

Cairns

Sat 8/3

19:55-14:50

2 stops57h 55m

$2,761

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/12

18:30-14:00

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Tue 10/12

17:35-16:51

2 stops38h 16m

$2,829

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/2

01:35-08:50

2 stops40h 15m

Cairns

Sat 8/3

12:00-04:45

1 stop31h 45m

$2,862

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 12/1

18:30-13:50

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Tue 28/1

06:00-16:51

2 stops25h 51m

$2,936

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/1

07:30-14:55

2 stops40h 25m

Cairns

Tue 28/1

06:00-20:56

3 stops29h 56m

$3,474

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/12

15:00-11:50

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Tue 10/12

06:00-15:00

2 stops24h 00m

$3,765

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 27/12

15:00-19:55

2 stops37h 55m

Cairns

Fri 3/1

06:00-22:18

2 stops31h 18m

$4,757

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/12

17:15-16:50

2 stops32h 35m

Cairns

Fri 3/1

06:00-16:59

2 stops25h 59m

$4,762

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/1

22:20-12:00

3 stops46h 40m

Cairns

Sat 25/1

16:30-18:55

3 stops41h 25m

$5,034

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Deals found on 19/11

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, United Airlines and Qantas Airways 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.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,460 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
529 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $2,761, Qatar Airways will fly you from New York to Cairns and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,829 and $2,862, respectively.

  • 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 $190). 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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