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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York State 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 — JFK
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 (USNY). 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,682

One-way from

$1,244
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Cairns to New York
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Cairns to New York
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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 January 2025.

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

Find flights from Cairns to New York within your budget

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 13/2

18:45-12:10

2 stops32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/2

01:35-10:30

1 stop41h 55m

$1,682

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 2/3

12:45-12:10

2 stops62h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/3

10:00-10:30

1 stop34h 30m

$1,928

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 13/2

06:00-16:59

2 stops25h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/2

14:30-12:00

2 stops30h 30m

$2,105

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 13/2

06:00-14:08

2 stops23h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 18/2

15:03-12:00

2 stops29h 57m

$2,105

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sun 2/3

06:00-21:14

2 stops30h 14m

Newark

Sun 9/3

17:30-21:20

2 stops37h 50m

$2,319

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 13/2

06:00-21:14

2 stops30h 14m

Newark

Tue 18/2

15:40-14:00

2 stops31h 20m

$2,501

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sun 2/3

14:35-10:30

3 stops34h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/3

18:00-12:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,850

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 13/2

06:00-20:22

2 stops29h 22m

Newark

Tue 18/2

17:30-12:00

2 stops27h 30m

$2,892

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sun 2/3

14:40-16:23

3 stops40h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/3

12:23-14:00

3 stops35h 37m

$3,349

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 2/3

18:35-17:25

1 stop37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 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 NY?

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 January 2025.

When flying from Cairns to State of New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 State of 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 State of 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 State of 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 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia from Cairns to New York. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New York from Cairns.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,244. Users have also found prices from $2,214 and $2,470 on Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Cairns - Newark, Cairns - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Cairns - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Cairns to State of 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to New York.

  • 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 State of New York?

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