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$550+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Cairns (CNS)

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JFK — CNS
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Tue 4/15
Tue 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
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$1,798
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$1,040
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/38:29 amJFK - CNS
2 stops36h 36mQantas Airways
Thu 6/1212:15 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops49h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/10$1,802
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:00 amJFK - CNS
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/77:00 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,864
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/111:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 6/297:00 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops52h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/8$2,219
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops44h 15mEmirates
Wed 5/712:15 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops44h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/9$3,063
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/128:55 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop54h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 6/296:15 pmCNS - JFK
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/8$3,169
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1210:30 amJFK - CNS
3 stops39h 25mAir Canada
Sun 6/297:15 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops41h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/8$3,554
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/221:30 amJFK - CNS
1 stop36h 55mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/711:40 amCNS - JFK
1 stop37h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/9$10,560

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New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

8:29 am-11:05 am

2 stops36h 36m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:15 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops49h 39m

$1,802

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

2:00 am-4:25 am

1 stop36h 25m

Cairns

Wed 5/7

7:00 pm-6:55 am

2 stops49h 55m

$1,864

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

1:20 am-9:40 am

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Sun 6/29

7:00 pm-9:00 am

2 stops52h 00m

$2,219

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

10:20 pm-8:35 am

3 stops44h 15m

Cairns

Wed 5/7

12:15 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops44h 40m

$3,063

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/12

8:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop54h 05m

Cairns

Sun 6/29

6:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop30h 55m

$3,169

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/12

10:30 am-3:55 pm

3 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Sun 6/29

7:15 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops41h 34m

$3,554

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

1:30 am-4:25 am

1 stop36h 55m

Cairns

Wed 5/7

11:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop37h 25m

$10,560

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/14

11:37 am-11:40 am

2 stops34h 03m

$550

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/13

4:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 10m

$1,009

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/10

10:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops45h 40m

$1,017

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 April 10, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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
3,197 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
463 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

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 John F Kennedy Intl?

    Cairns (CNS), located 2.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,798), Qatar Airways ($2,219), and Emirates ($3,063) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,042. Air New Zealand flights start at $1,245 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $1,893 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns (average of $1,134). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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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