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$881+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 6/36:50 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops26h 35mFiji Airways
Thu 6/1212:25 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops25h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,365
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 5/46:55 amEWR - CNS
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - EWR
3 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,584
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/1511:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/227:05 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,649
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.
Fri 6/68:15 amEWR - CNS
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Mon 6/166:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops24h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$1,675
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 5/47:45 pmLGA - CNS
3 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/812:25 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,788
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/34:29 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops28h 36mQantas Airways
Thu 6/1212:15 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops49h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,808
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 11/28:15 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop54h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amCNS - JFK
2 stops44h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,987
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/175:00 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops36h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/235:35 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops39h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$2,006
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/255:41 pmLGA - CNS
3 stops39h 09mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/55:35 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops43h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$2,237
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/611:40 amLGA - CNS
3 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Mon 6/167:15 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops41h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$2,326
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/63:40 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops34h 15mAir Canada
Mon 6/167:15 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops41h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$2,326
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/141:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 5/221:05 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops47h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$2,327

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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Cairns that are best for you.

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New York

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Cairns

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New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

6:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$1,365

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 5/4

6:55 am-4:25 am

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Thu 5/8

12:25 pm-11:56 am

3 stops37h 31m

$1,584

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

11:20 am-7:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Thu 5/22

7:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,649

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/4

7:45 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops54h 10m

Cairns

Thu 5/8

12:25 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops47h 35m

$1,788

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

4:29 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 36m

Cairns

Thu 6/12

12:15 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops49h 39m

$1,808

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 6/17

5:00 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Mon 6/23

5:35 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 19m

$2,006

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/25

5:41 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops39h 09m

Cairns

Mon 5/5

5:35 pm-11:28 pm

3 stops43h 53m

$2,237

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/6

11:40 am-3:55 pm

3 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Mon 6/16

7:15 pm-10:36 pm

3 stops41h 21m

$2,326

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/6

3:40 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops34h 15m

Cairns

Mon 6/16

7:15 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$2,326

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/14

1:20 am-9:40 am

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Thu 5/22

1:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops47h 25m

$2,327

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Cairns

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NY to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Cairns, 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 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 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from New York to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

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

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

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
1,286 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

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
3,192 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

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
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

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?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from New York. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairns or New York LaGuardia - Cairns, Newark - Cairns is the most popular route from State of New York to 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.

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    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 State of New York to Cairns?

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