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Cheap flights from New York State to Cairns from $718

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,431

One-way from

$718
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/6-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • New York to Cairns
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12/8
  • 12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 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 24 April 2025.

Tue 3/618:50LGA - CNS
2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways
Thu 12/612:25CNS - LGA
2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,431
Sun 7/906:55JFK - CNS
3 stops43h 00mAir Canada
Sun 28/919:15CNS - JFK
3 stops52h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4$2,438
Sun 7/907:29JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 36mQantas Airways
Sun 28/918:40CNS - JFK
2 stops50h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,758
Tue 3/617:29JFK - CNS
2 stops27h 56mFiji Airways
Thu 12/612:25CNS - JFK
2 stops25h 29mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/4$2,927
Tue 3/615:59JFK - CNS
2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/615:35CNS - JFK
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,930
Sun 1/611:42EWR - CNS
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/619:00CNS - EWR
3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$3,426
Tue 1/720:55JFK - CNS
1 stop54h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 13/718:15CNS - JFK
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/4$3,747
Mon 2/601:20JFK - CNS
2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 12/610:20CNS - JFK
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4$3,899
Sun 1/618:10EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Sun 15/606:00CNS - EWR
2 stops31h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4$3,971
Fri 9/511:45LGA - CNS
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/516:35CNS - LGA
3 stops41h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$4,227
Sun 1/611:20JFK - CNS
2 stops35h 35mEmirates
Sun 15/611:45CNS - JFK
3 stops45h 10mEmirates
Deal found 23/4$4,393
Sun 8/620:15EWR - CNS
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/606:00CNS - EWR
2 stops33h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$4,561

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Cairns that are best for you.

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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

$2,431

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

06:55-15:55

3 stops43h 00m

Cairns

Sun 28/9

19:15-09:47

3 stops52h 32m

$2,438

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

07:29-11:05

2 stops37h 36m

Cairns

Sun 28/9

18:40-07:00

2 stops50h 20m

$2,758

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

17:29-11:25

2 stops27h 56m

Cairns

Thu 12/6

12:25-23:54

2 stops25h 29m

$2,927

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

15:35-13:10

2 stops35h 35m

$2,930

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 1/6

11:42-10:45

3 stops33h 03m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

19:00-22:55

3 stops41h 55m

$3,426

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/7

20:55-17:00

1 stop54h 05m

Cairns

Sun 13/7

18:15-11:10

1 stop30h 55m

$3,700

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

10:20-09:00

2 stops36h 40m

$3,899

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 1/6

18:10-13:10

2 stops29h 00m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

06:00-23:46

2 stops31h 46m

$3,971

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/5

11:45-12:55

3 stops35h 10m

Cairns

Thu 22/5

16:35-19:59

3 stops41h 24m

$4,227

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/4

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 24 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, ANA and Fiji Airways 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
853 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
1,290 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,555. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,608 while deals on ANA start at $1,663 one-way.

  • 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, Newark - Cairns or New York LaGuardia - 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 $169). 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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