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Cheap flights from New York State to Cairns from $1,086

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.
JFK — CNS
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
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 (USNY) 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 15 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,750

One-way from

$1,086
8/2-14/2
  • 8/2-14/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 46m total
  • New York to Cairns
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11/4
  • 11/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 36m 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 15 January 2025.

Sat 8/218:30EWR - CNS
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/217:20CNS - EWR
2 stops38h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,750
Sat 8/214:00EWR - CNS
3 stops33h 00mAir Canada
Fri 14/206:00CNS - EWR
3 stops28h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 14/1$2,484
Tue 3/616:29JFK - CNS
2 stops30h 21mQantas Airways
Thu 12/616:00CNS - JFK
2 stops30h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$3,051
Tue 3/609:00JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/618:55CNS - JFK
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$3,061
Tue 3/618:55LGA - CNS
2 stops26h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 12/612:25CNS - LGA
2 stops23h 57mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$3,067
Mon 2/602:00JFK - CNS
2 stops47h 55mANA
Thu 12/612:10CNS - JFK
2 stops48h 45mANA
Deal found 15/1$3,177
Tue 3/617:58LGA - CNS
3 stops29h 57mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/606:00CNS - LGA
3 stops29h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$3,612
Tue 3/620:55JFK - CNS
3 stops46h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/609:20CNS - JFK
3 stops39h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1$4,155
Tue 3/623:55EWR - CNS
3 stops46h 10mEmirates
Thu 12/613:35CNS - EWR
3 stops45h 45mEmirates
Deal found 15/1$5,056
Tue 3/606:59JFK - CNS
3 stops42h 56mAir Canada
Thu 12/619:15CNS - JFK
3 stops41h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 14/1$7,303
Sat 8/209:35EWR - CNS
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 14/218:35CNS - EWR
1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/1$7,784

Find flights from New York to Cairns within your budget

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 8/2

18:30-22:45

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Fri 14/2

17:20-16:51

2 stops38h 31m

$1,750

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 8/2

14:00-14:00

3 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Fri 14/2

06:00-19:58

3 stops28h 58m

$2,484

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

16:29-12:50

2 stops30h 21m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

16:00-08:18

2 stops30h 18m

$3,051

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

09:00-12:50

2 stops37h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

18:55-16:20

2 stops35h 25m

$3,061

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

18:55-11:25

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:25-22:22

2 stops23h 57m

$3,067

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/6

02:00-15:55

2 stops47h 55m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:10-22:55

2 stops48h 45m

$3,177

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/6

17:58-13:55

3 stops29h 57m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

06:00-21:59

3 stops29h 59m

$3,612

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

09:20-11:10

3 stops39h 50m

$4,155

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 3/6

23:55-12:05

3 stops46h 10m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

13:35-21:20

3 stops45h 45m

$5,056

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

06:59-15:55

3 stops42h 56m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

19:15-22:45

3 stops41h 30m

$7,303

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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 15 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada and Singapore Airlines from New York to Cairns have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
846 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
846 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
846 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of New York to Cairns?

    When deciding which route to take from State of New York to Cairns, consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairns, New York LaGuardia - Cairns or Newark - Cairns, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from State of 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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