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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $1,244

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — NYC
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 Januar 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,682

One-way from

$1,244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,052
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Cairns to New York
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Cairns to New York
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 Januar 2025.

Do 13/218:45CNS - JFK
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Di 18/213:50JFK - CNS
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,682
So 2/312:45CNS - JFK
2 stops62h 25mCathay Pacific
So 9/310:00JFK - CNS
1 stop34h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,928
Do 13/206:00CNS - JFK
2 stops25h 59mQantas Airways
Di 18/214:30JFK - CNS
2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,105
Do 13/206:00CNS - LGA
2 stops23h 08mQantas Airways
Di 18/215:03LGA - CNS
2 stops29h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,105
So 2/306:00CNS - EWR
2 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines
So 9/317:30EWR - CNS
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,319
Do 13/206:00CNS - EWR
2 stops30h 14mVirgin Australia
Di 18/215:40EWR - CNS
2 stops31h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/1$2,501
Mi 3/1218:35CNS - JFK
2 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sa 20/1220:15JFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,615
So 2/314:35CNS - LGA
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
So 9/318:00LGA - CNS
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,850
Do 13/206:00CNS - EWR
2 stops29h 22mQantas Airways
Di 18/217:30EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,892
So 2/314:40CNS - LGA
3 stops40h 43mVirgin Australia
So 9/312:23LGA - CNS
3 stops35h 37mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$3,349
Mi 3/1209:00CNS - JFK
2 stops62h 15mEmirates
Sa 20/1222:20JFK - CNS
3 stops45h 40mEmirates
Deal found 17/1$3,521
So 2/318:35CNS - EWR
1 stop49h 55mSingapore Airlines
So 9/310:35EWR - CNS
1 stop64h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$4,730

Find flights from Cairns to New York within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to New York 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 17 Januar 2025.

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Do 13/2

18:45-12:10

2 stops32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mo 17/2

01:35-10:30

1 stop41h 55m

$1,682

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

So 2/3

12:45-12:10

2 stops62h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

So 9/3

10:00-10:30

1 stop34h 30m

$1,928

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Do 13/2

06:00-16:59

2 stops25h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Di 18/2

14:30-12:00

2 stops30h 30m

$2,105

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Do 13/2

06:00-14:08

2 stops23h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Di 18/2

15:03-12:00

2 stops29h 57m

$2,105

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

So 2/3

06:00-21:14

2 stops30h 14m

Newark

So 9/3

17:30-21:20

2 stops37h 50m

$2,319

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Do 13/2

06:00-21:14

2 stops30h 14m

Newark

Di 18/2

15:40-14:00

2 stops31h 20m

$2,501

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

So 2/3

14:35-10:30

3 stops34h 55m

New York LaGuardia

So 9/3

18:00-12:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,850

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Do 13/2

06:00-20:22

2 stops29h 22m

Newark

Di 18/2

17:30-12:00

2 stops27h 30m

$2,892

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

So 2/3

14:40-16:23

3 stops40h 43m

New York LaGuardia

So 9/3

12:23-14:00

3 stops35h 37m

$3,349

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

So 2/3

18:35-17:25

1 stop37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

So 9/3

23:20-17:20

1 stop52h 00m

$4,660

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to New York

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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 17 Januar 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 17 Januar 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to New York, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
826 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,928 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, starting at $2,105 and $2,501 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 25% 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 Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,244. Qantas Airways flights start at $2,214 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $2,470 one-way.

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

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to New York?

    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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