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$590+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

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Round-trip from

$1,072
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$590
(Kiwi.com)
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/148:15 amEWR - CNS
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Sun 9/217:15 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops35h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$1,072
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/204:30 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops28h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 11/112:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops31h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,328
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/237:02 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops26h 38mFiji Airways
Thu 10/212:40 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,400
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1311:40 amLGA - CNS
3 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Sat 9/204:35 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops42h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,430
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:35 amJFK - CNS
3 stops43h 20mAir Canada
Sat 9/204:35 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops55h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,430
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/212:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:45 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/26:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops25h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,600
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 10/208:55 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop46h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/115:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops62h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/31$1,664
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/69:09 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops48h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1212:25 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,738
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:00 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 11/1112:35 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops45h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,949
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 9/198:25 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops56h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,951
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1411:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops36h 25mEmirates
Sun 9/216:35 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops62h 20mEmirates
Deal found 7/31$2,009

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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 July 31, 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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Depart

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 9/14

8:15 am-3:55 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Cairns

Sun 9/21

7:15 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$1,072

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

4:30 pm-11:15 am

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

2:50 pm-7:28 am

2 stops31h 38m

$1,328

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

$1,400

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/13

11:40 am-3:55 pm

3 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Sat 9/20

4:35 pm-8:59 pm

3 stops42h 24m

$1,430

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

6:35 am-3:55 pm

3 stops43h 20m

Cairns

Sat 9/20

4:35 pm-9:47 am

3 stops55h 12m

$1,430

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

$1,515

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 9/23

2:45 pm-11:10 am

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$1,600

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

8:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop46h 50m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

5:35 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops62h 25m

$1,664

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/20

5:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

12:35 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops45h 24m

$1,949

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

10:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

8:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops56h 45m

$1,951

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

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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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines from New York State to Cairns. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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 cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from State of New York to Cairns are American Airlines ($729), Qantas Airways ($788), and United Airlines ($855).

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

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

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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 $1,136). Flying from State of New York 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 New York to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,520Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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