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$643+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
ago. 25 — sep. 11
lun. 8/25
lun. 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 agosto 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,385
(Fiji Airways)

One-way from

$643
(Kiwi.com)
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns
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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 agosto 20, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/46:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/1112:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops25h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,506
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/236:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/212:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,513
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/21:55 amJFK - CNS
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/1011:40 amCNS - JFK
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,867
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/235:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways
jue. 10/212:15 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops42h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/18$1,880
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/221:55 amJFK - CNS
2 stops43h 40mCathay Pacific
jue. 10/25:20 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/18$1,967
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
vie. 10/31:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops65h 10mQatar Airways
sáb. 10/112:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops45h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/20$2,092
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mar. 9/2311:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops43h 35mEmirates
jue. 10/27:30 amCNS - JFK
3 stops49h 25mEmirates
Deal found 8/19$2,141

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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

mié. 1/28

9:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops47h 35m

Cairns

jue. 2/12

12:35 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,385

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 10/4

6:20 pm-11:40 am

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

sáb. 10/11

12:40 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$1,506

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/23

6:20 pm-11:40 am

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

jue. 10/2

12:40 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,513

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 1/28

5:15 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops38h 50m

Cairns

jue. 2/12

7:30 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,588

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 10/2

1:55 am-4:25 am

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

vie. 10/10

11:40 am-8:35 pm

2 stops46h 55m

$1,867

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 10/24

7:20 am-8:20 am

3 stops59h 00m

$643

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 1/25

7:00 am-10:15 am

3 stops36h 15m

$700

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 1/27

7:00 am-10:15 am

3 stops36h 15m

$727

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 10/29

9:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops48h 35m

$738

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/30

7:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops48h 30m

$781

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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 agosto 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,520), 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 $1,158). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). 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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Top airline flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 agosto 20, 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,520Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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