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$719+ 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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CNS
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,436
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$719
(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 April 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:45 amLGA - CNS
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2111:40 amCNS - LGA
3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,436
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:04 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/1811:40 amCNS - EWR
2 stops40h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,504
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1111:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:00 amCNS - JFK
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,746
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/35:29 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops29h 26mQantas Airways
Thu 6/121:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops41h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,864
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/114:59 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops30h 46mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/186:35 pmCNS - EWR
3 stops48h 26mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$2,023
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:20 amEWR - CNS
2 stops41h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/186:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$2,133
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/119:00 amJFK - CNS
3 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Sun 5/186:00 amCNS - JFK
3 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/2$2,176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 6/21:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 6/128:25 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops50h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/3$2,355
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 7/151:55 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops36h 00mAir Canada
Sun 7/206:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops24h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$2,452
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 7/158:55 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop54h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/206:15 pmCNS - JFK
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1$2,577
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 6/310:30 amLGA - CNS
3 stops39h 25mAir Canada
Thu 6/127:15 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops38h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$2,783
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 5/99:35 amEWR - CNS
1 stop41h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/216:15 pmCNS - EWR
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/2$3,111

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cairns that are best for you.

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New York

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/9

5:45 am-4:25 am

2 stops32h 40m

Cairns

Wed 5/21

11:40 am-9:05 pm

3 stops47h 25m

$1,436

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 4/15

6:04 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 21m

Cairns

Fri 4/18

11:40 am-2:02 pm

2 stops40h 22m

$1,504

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

11:20 am-7:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Sun 5/18

11:00 am-3:10 pm

3 stops42h 10m

$1,746

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

5:29 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 26m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

1:40 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops41h 18m

$1,864

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 5/11

4:59 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops30h 46m

Cairns

Sun 5/18

6:35 pm-5:01 am

3 stops48h 26m

$2,023

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-3:55 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Cairns

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$2,133

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

9:00 am-1:10 pm

3 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops30h 45m

$2,176

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

1:20 am-9:40 am

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

8:25 pm-9:00 am

2 stops50h 35m

$2,355

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 7/15

1:55 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Sun 7/20

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$2,452

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/15

8:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop54h 05m

Cairns

Sun 7/20

6:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop30h 55m

$2,577

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Cairns

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York 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 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,441 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,287 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
3,193 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
461 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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

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 0 airlines have 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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,864 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and United Airlines, starting at $2,023 and $2,133 round-trip.

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

    $876 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and ANA, with prices starting from $1,009 and $1,061, 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cairns (average of $1,134). Flying from New York 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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