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$648+ 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

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Round-trip from

$1,369
(Fiji Airways)

One-way from

$648
(Kiwi.com)
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/306:30 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/612:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 10/286:15 amLGA - CNS
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amCNS - LGA
3 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,480
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/13$1,524
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3010:06 amEWR - CNS
3 stops35h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amCNS - EWR
3 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,530
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Ovago 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 9/14$1,534
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/207:20 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 11/102:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops38h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,547
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 10/2810:25 amEWR - CNS
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amCNS - EWR
3 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,560
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 10/2810:05 amJFK - CNS
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/412:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops62h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,590
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/191:20 amJFK - CNS
3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/107:15 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,738
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/145:30 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 10/215:30 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops36h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,740
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/206:20 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Mon 11/106:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops25h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$1,826
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/202:59 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops30h 56mQantas Airways
Mon 11/102:50 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops40h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$2,105

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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 September 15, 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 YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/30

6:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 30m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:35 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$1,369

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

6:30 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,369

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-4:35 am

3 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-9:33 pm

3 stops30h 33m

$1,480

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

$1,524

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Thu 10/30

10:06 am-11:35 am

3 stops35h 29m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-7:38 pm

3 stops28h 38m

$1,530

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

$1,534

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

7:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Cairns

Mon 11/10

2:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,547

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 10/28

10:25 am-4:35 am

2 stops28h 10m

Cairns

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-8:37 pm

3 stops29h 37m

$1,560

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/28

10:05 am-4:35 am

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Tue 11/4

12:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops62h 35m

$1,590

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/19

1:20 am-8:45 am

3 stops41h 25m

Cairns

Mon 11/10

7:15 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,738

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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 September 15, 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.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to Cairns?

    Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and Air Canada can get you from State of New York to Cairns in just under 26h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9556 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Fiji Airways ($826), ANA ($827), and Qantas Airways ($1,208).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Cairns?

    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 $1,140). Flying from State of New York to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,878). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,762Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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