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$865+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Cairns (CNS)

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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CNS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Cairns (CNS). 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,372
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$865
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from New York to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/221:50 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2912:45 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,511
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/278:15 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 1/36:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,782
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/275:15 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 1/33:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$3,823
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:30 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/296:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,944
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/273:30 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/36:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops32h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$4,088
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/261:30 amJFK - CNS
2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 1/311:50 amCNS - JFK
2 stops49h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$5,031
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/227:35 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops44h 05mAir Canada
Sun 12/295:35 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops43h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$6,237
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/276:30 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops53h 25mAir Canada
Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - EWR
3 stops54h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$9,511
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/279:45 amJFK - CNS
3 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops44h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$15,312

Find flights from New York to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Cairns 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

6:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:25 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$1,309

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 1/31

10:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-11:06 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,372

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/31

3:14 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops31h 46m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-9:29 pm

3 stops30h 29m

$1,376

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

1:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops48h 45m

$1,394

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 1/31

6:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

6:20 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops40h 25m

$1,692

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/31

10:20 pm-5:35 am

3 stops40h 15m

Cairns

Fri 2/7

7:10 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,813

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 6/3

11:00 am-3:55 pm

3 stops38h 55m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

7:15 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$1,950

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

5:29 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

2:35 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops39h 45m

$2,003

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

5:00 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-9:59 pm

3 stops29h 59m

$2,240

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

10:30 am-3:55 pm

3 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

7:15 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$2,424

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Cairns in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Cairns

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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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Air Canada and Singapore Airlines from New York to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Cairns airport from New York. It is only a 2.8 mi journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Cairns is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,372 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, starting at $2,486 and $2,557 round-trip.

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

    $902 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $994 and $1,339, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Cairns is Newark - Cairns. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairns or New York LaGuardia - Cairns.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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.

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Top airline flying from New York to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,520Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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