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Cheap flights from Cairns to New York State from $1,841

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CNS — JFK
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New York

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Round-trip from

$2,844

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March
7/4-14/4
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 25m 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 22 February 2025.

Sat 11/1018:40CNS - JFK
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1010:00JFK - CNS
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,841
Tue 4/1106:00CNS - EWR
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1118:30EWR - CNS
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,159
Wed 8/1006:00CNS - EWR
2 stops31h 21mAir Canada
Thu 30/1018:30EWR - CNS
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$2,167
Sun 12/1017:45CNS - JFK
3 stops54h 02mAir Canada
Sun 26/1009:45JFK - CNS
3 stops39h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$2,266
Sun 12/1017:45CNS - LGA
3 stops52h 04mAir Canada
Sun 26/1007:15LGA - CNS
3 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$2,266
Wed 8/1006:00CNS - LGA
3 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/1017:00LGA - CNS
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,314
Wed 8/1018:15CNS - JFK
2 stops42h 38mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1021:15JFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,357
Sat 11/1006:00CNS - EWR
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/1017:30EWR - CNS
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,386
Tue 4/1109:00CNS - LGA
3 stops52h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1108:40LGA - CNS
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,686
Wed 8/1015:35CNS - JFK
2 stops29h 19mQantas Airways
Tue 28/1016:30JFK - CNS
2 stops29h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,725
Tue 4/1117:20CNS - EWR
3 stops40h 02mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/1115:30EWR - CNS
3 stops40h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/2$2,769
Sat 11/1012:40CNS - LGA
2 stops23h 49mFiji Airways
Tue 28/1018:55LGA - CNS
2 stops26h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,831

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 7/4

16:55-15:10

2 stops36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/4

21:25-23:35

2 stops36h 10m

$2,844

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 7/4

19:15-16:44

2 stops35h 29m

Newark

Mon 14/4

18:10-11:05

2 stops26h 55m

$2,932

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 7/4

12:15-18:55

3 stops44h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/4

11:20-11:05

2 stops33h 45m

$3,146

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Mon 7/4

19:00-19:59

3 stops38h 59m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 14/4

14:00-18:15

3 stops38h 15m

$3,663

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 7/4

18:15-06:00

1 stop25h 45m

Newark

Mon 14/4

09:35-17:00

1 stop41h 25m

$4,693

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 7/4

18:15-18:50

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 14/4

20:55-17:00

2 stops30h 05m

$5,164

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 2/8

09:20-20:40

2 stops49h 20m

$3,117

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 2/8

13:05-22:58

2 stops47h 53m

$4,126

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sat 2/8

13:05-23:35

2 stops48h 30m

$4,126

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 2/8

13:05-21:20

3 stops70h 15m

$5,077

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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?

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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 22 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,758 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

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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 Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $4,126. Users have also found prices from $5,077 and $7,885 on Emirates and Air Canada, 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?

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  • 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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