Air Canada's Signature Class offers lie-flat seats with a 6’7” bed and massage function.
Air Canada offers complimentary meals for all fare classes on international flights.
$683+ Cheap flights to Cairns
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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals
Find cheap flights to Cairns with Cheapflights
1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Flights to Cairns in 2025
Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 11, 2025.
Round-trip from | $1,275 |
|---|---|
One-way from | $683 |
Find flight deals to Cairns
Cheapest flights to CairnsExplore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.
Tue 10/217:03 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops26h 37mFiji Airways
Sat 11/112:35 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops25h 03mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,275
Thu 11/133:23 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2012:35 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,328
Mon 10/209:01 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops48h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/112:35 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,379
Fri 10/246:20 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,511
Tue 9/236:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/212:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,523
Tue 9/237:02 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops26h 38mFiji Airways
Thu 10/212:40 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,544
Fri 10/247:05 amLGA - CNS
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:00 amCNS - LGA
3 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,582
Wed 10/87:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 10/153:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops29h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/8$1,606
Sat 10/183:59 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops29h 41mFiji Airways
Sat 11/112:35 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops25h 03mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,624
Tue 10/217:03 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops26h 37mFiji Airways
Thu 10/3012:40 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,647
Fri 10/247:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops37h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 10/312:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops29h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,655
Mon 10/207:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 11/13:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,657
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Cairns that are best for you.
Fly from
New York
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkCairns
EWR - CNS
EWRCNS
Newark
Thu 11/13
3:23 pm-11:35 am
2 stops29h 12m
Cairns
Thu 11/20
12:35 pm-6:59 am
2 stops33h 24m
$1,328
NewarkCairns
EWR - CNS
EWRCNS
Newark
Sat 2/28
10:00 am-2:55 pm
3 stops37h 55m
Cairns
Wed 3/4
6:00 am-4:53 pm
2 stops25h 53m
$1,339
New YorkCairns
LGA - CNS
LGACNS
New York LaGuardia
Mon 10/20
9:01 pm-11:40 am
2 stops48h 39m
Cairns
Sat 11/1
12:35 pm-11:38 pm
2 stops25h 03m
$1,379
New YorkCairns
JFK - CNS
JFKCNS
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 9/23
6:20 pm-11:40 am
2 stops27h 20m
Cairns
Thu 10/2
12:40 pm-11:52 pm
2 stops25h 12m
$1,523
New YorkCairns
LGA - CNS
LGACNS
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/23
7:02 pm-11:40 am
2 stops26h 38m
Cairns
Thu 10/2
12:40 pm-11:35 pm
2 stops24h 55m
$1,544
New YorkCairns
LGA - CNS
LGACNS
New York LaGuardia
Thu 10/23
6:05 pm-11:40 am
2 stops27h 35m
Cairns
Sat 11/1
12:35 pm-11:38 pm
2 stops25h 03m
$1,547
New YorkCairns
LGA - CNS
LGACNS
New York LaGuardia
Fri 10/24
7:05 am-4:25 am
3 stops31h 20m
Cairns
Fri 10/31
6:00 am-7:03 pm
3 stops27h 03m
$1,582
New YorkCairns
LGA - CNS
LGACNS
New York LaGuardia
Sat 10/18
3:59 pm-11:40 am
2 stops29h 41m
Cairns
Sat 11/1
12:35 pm-11:38 pm
2 stops25h 03m
$1,624
New YorkCairns
LGA - CNS
LGACNS
New York LaGuardia
Tue 10/21
7:03 pm-11:40 am
2 stops26h 37m
Cairns
Thu 10/30
12:40 pm-11:35 pm
2 stops24h 55m
$1,647
NewarkCairns
EWR - CNS
EWRCNS
Newark
Tue 10/21
8:15 am-2:10 pm
2 stops39h 55m
Cairns
Sat 11/1
6:00 am-4:53 pm
2 stops24h 53m
$1,736
Showing 1-10 of 50 results
The best insider tips for flights to Cairns
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cairns trip
Airlines
![Air Canada]()
Air Canada
![Fiji Airways]()
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways' stopover program allows a free 72-hour stay in Fiji on long-haul routes.
Fiji Airways' A350 offers lie-flat seats in business class with 21-inch width and 60-inch pitch.
![Qantas Airways]()
Qantas Airways
Qantas' A380 economy offers wider seats, ideal for long-haul comfort compared to the 787.
Qantas premium economy offers larger recliner seats and upgraded meals for a better experience.
![United Airlines]()
United Airlines
Polaris offers lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, ideal for long-haul comfort.
United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.
Our travel experts
Best time to book a flight to Cairns
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairns
How long is the flight to Cairns?
On average, a flight from New York to Cairns takes 27 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
The most popular airline flying from New York to Cairns is Qantas Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?
The cheapest airline flying from New York to Cairns is Qantas Airways.
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).
FAQs about flying to Cairns
Cairns, Australia climate
There are two seasons – a wet season that runs from November to May (summer) and a dry season that starts about June and stretches to October (winter). January, February and March are the wettest months and there is the greatest chance of cyclones between December and April. Temperatures are pretty stable throughout the year. Daytime temps range between 57 and 79 degrees in the dry season while visitors can expect temperatures of between about 75 to 91 degrees during the wet season. Tourists should bear in mind that the Marine Stinger season stretches from November to May.
Best Time to Fly to Cairns, Australia
July to October is high season.
Wet season is low season and runs from November to April when there are torrential rains and humidity levels are high. If you’re willing to brave the rains it’s a good time to book cheap flights to Cairns and take up the discounts offered by tour operators, hotels and apartments. Divers will experience the best underwater visibility during the “wet” months, more than 164 feet sometimes. Stinger (Box jellyfish) Season is November-May and bathers should ensure that they follow the lifeguards’ advice about swimming within enclosures and between lifeguard flags.
May and June are shoulder months.
Getting around Cairns, Australia
Cairns’s city center is small enough to walk around, but if you are planning on getting out to the Daintree National Park (a three-hour drive north of Cairns) or Kuranda Village (a 40-minute drive), renting a car is best. There are car-rental desks at Cairns Airport. Alternatively, you could take a four-wheel drive (4WD) tour. Several companies offer 4WD tours to the most popular destinations including Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cape York, Undara National Park and Chillagoe. If you’re visiting the region during the wet season (November-April) a four-wheel drive is the best way of getting around. Sunbus is the bus service around Cairns. There are eight routes, serving destinations such as the Botanic Gardens, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach and Yorkeys Knob.
Cairns, Australia Travel Information
Walsh’s Pyramid is located about 12 miles south of Cairns. It’s the highest freestanding natural pyramid in the world. At 3025 feet high, it is a popular, if strenuous, hike.
Crystal Cascades is a little-known freshwater swimming hole in a tropical rainforest. To get there, drive to Redlynch, and then follow the signs to Crystal Cascades. When you see the Red Beret Pub, you’ll be just 6 miles from the swimming hole.
Josephine Falls are considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tropical North Queensland. Take the Bruce Highway, then drive towards Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountain. You’ll see signs to the falls.
If you’re in Cairns between May and October, grab a picnic and catch a film at the Starry Night Cinema in the Flecker Botanic Gardens. The local film club screens non-mainstream films for a $10 entrance fee. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the film starts at 7.30 p.m.
Fitzroy Island is just 45 minutes from Cairns. Just 339 hectares, of which 324 is designated Fitzroy Island National Park. It’s a castaway island where you can snorkel, hike, or kayak.