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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $826

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — NYC
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to New York (NYC). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,076

One-way from

$826

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,279
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 16/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 10m total
  • Cairns to New York
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($411 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($254 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 16/518:40CNS - JFK
2 stops35h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 19/519:20JFK - CNS
2 stops37h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$2,076
Thu 8/512:25CNS - LGA
3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:35LGA - CNS
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,551
Fri 16/516:55CNS - EWR
3 stops40h 04mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/518:30EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$2,782
Thu 8/512:25CNS - JFK
3 stops36h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/511:28JFK - CNS
3 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,830
Fri 16/519:00CNS - EWR
2 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/518:10EWR - CNS
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,925
Thu 8/516:55CNS - JFK
2 stops54h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 14/501:20JFK - CNS
2 stops65h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3$3,003
Sat 29/1106:00CNS - JFK
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/1221:00JFK - CNS
2 stops47h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$3,111
Sat 29/1106:00CNS - LGA
2 stops27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/1212:29LGA - CNS
2 stops32h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$3,191
Sat 29/1112:45CNS - EWR
3 stops71h 25mEmirates
Sat 20/1223:45EWR - CNS
3 stops50h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/3$3,557
Sat 29/1112:45CNS - JFK
2 stops64h 10mEmirates
Sat 20/1222:20JFK - CNS
3 stops43h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$3,667
Fri 16/518:15CNS - JFK
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 19/520:55JFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3$4,244
Fri 16/518:15CNS - EWR
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 19/509:35EWR - CNS
1 stop41h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3$12,271

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

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 16/5

18:40-16:20

2 stops35h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/5

19:20-22:50

2 stops37h 30m

$2,076

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 8/5

12:25-15:00

3 stops40h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 15/5

13:35-11:25

3 stops31h 50m

$2,551

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 16/5

16:55-18:59

3 stops40h 04m

Newark

Mon 19/5

18:30-12:25

2 stops27h 55m

$2,782

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 8/5

12:25-10:33

3 stops36h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/5

11:28-11:25

3 stops33h 57m

$2,830

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 16/5

19:00-16:59

2 stops35h 59m

Newark

Mon 19/5

18:10-20:55

2 stops36h 45m

$2,925

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 8/5

16:55-09:00

2 stops54h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/5

01:20-08:40

2 stops65h 20m

$3,003

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 16/5

18:15-18:50

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/5

20:55-17:00

2 stops30h 05m

$4,244

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 16/5

18:15-06:00

1 stop25h 45m

Newark

Mon 19/5

09:35-17:00

1 stop41h 25m

$12,271

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 27/5

12:25-05:30

2 stops31h 05m

$826

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 27/5

12:25-18:59

3 stops44h 34m

$1,016

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to New York

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to New York in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Cairns to New York per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to New York is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,076 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, starting at $2,782 and $3,003 round-trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,516. Qantas Airways flights start at $2,259 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $3,811 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Cairns to New York are Cairns - Newark, Cairns - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Cairns - New York LaGuardia.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to New York 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 Cairns to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from Cairns to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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