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$1,004+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Cairns (CNS)

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JFK — CNS
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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$1,451
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$1,041
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns
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 29, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/1210:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,451
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/216:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops51h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 7/276:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops50h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,769
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/811:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops47h 55mEmirates
Wed 5/2112:15 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops68h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$1,967
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/42:00 amJFK - CNS
2 stops47h 55mANA
Sat 12/133:45 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops57h 45mANA
Deal found 4/27$2,047
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1010:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops45h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 5/211:05 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,279
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/109:55 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop46h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/226:00 amCNS - JFK
2 stops27h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$2,744
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Mon 6/239:00 amJFK - CNS
3 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Tue 7/16:00 amCNS - JFK
3 stops30h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$2,910
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/108:55 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5/236:15 pmCNS - JFK
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,966
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Wed 5/71:40 amJFK - CNS
1 stop36h 45mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/2111:40 amCNS - JFK
1 stop37h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$10,565

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns that are best for you.

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New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

10:00 pm-7:25 am

2 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Mon 5/19

6:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,451

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/21

6:20 pm-11:35 am

2 stops51h 15m

Cairns

Sun 7/27

6:40 pm-7:33 am

2 stops50h 53m

$1,769

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

2:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops47h 55m

Cairns

Sat 12/13

3:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops57h 45m

$2,047

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/21

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop46h 50m

Cairns

Sun 7/27

6:35 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$2,139

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/5

10:20 pm-11:35 am

3 stops71h 15m

Cairns

Sat 12/13

12:45 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops69h 10m

$2,196

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

10:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops45h 40m

Cairns

Wed 5/21

1:05 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$2,279

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/23

9:00 am-1:10 pm

3 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Tue 7/1

6:00 am-10:49 pm

3 stops30h 49m

$2,910

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

8:55 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Fri 5/23

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$2,966

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

1:40 am-4:25 am

1 stop36h 45m

Cairns

Wed 5/21

11:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop37h 25m

$10,565

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/24

2:57 pm-11:35 am

2 stops30h 38m

$1,004

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Cheapflights Insights

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 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from New York to Cairns have to say. 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
1,459 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

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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. 1 airline 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 ($1,769), Emirates ($1,967), and Qatar Airways ($2,279) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns.

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  • 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 $1,136). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,244). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,520Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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