Cairns

$961+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
Jan 19 — Jan 261
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

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 December 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/193:25 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 12/275:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops42h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$3,851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/197:30 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/279:45 amCNS - JFK
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$4,377
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:39 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops31h 06mQantas Airways
Sat 12/275:00 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops45h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$5,322
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:35 amEWR - CNS
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 12/277:50 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops48h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/18$5,481
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:00 amJFK - CNS
2 stops58h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 12/2711:25 amCNS - JFK
1 stop39h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/18$5,862
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:45 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops54h 40mEmirates
Sat 12/2711:35 amCNS - EWR
3 stops48h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$13,647
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/219:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/27:45 amCNS - JFK
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$13,745
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/219:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops52h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 1/27:45 amCNS - JFK
2 stops28h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$15,187
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/211:40 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/211:35 amCNS - JFK
2 stops39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/18$15,757
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/2112:39 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops31h 06mQantas Airways
Fri 1/25:40 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops45h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$15,988
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:00 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops56h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 1/27:45 amCNS - LGA
2 stops30h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$17,505
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:25 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops28h 35mAir Canada
Fri 1/25:35 pmCNS - EWR
3 stops53h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$19,363

Find flight deals from New York to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated December 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,339
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$961
(Ovago)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Cairns that are best for you.

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 1/28

6:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 2/12

6:05 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$1,339

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/21

3:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Sun 3/29

12:40 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops40h 18m

$1,343

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 2/2

6:25 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Mon 2/9

6:05 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$1,412

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

1:40 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 15m

Cairns

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-5:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,469

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

5:13 pm-11:00 am

2 stops26h 47m

Cairns

Mon 2/9

6:40 am-6:59 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,489

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Mon 2/9

2:50 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops38h 41m

$1,492

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/21

3:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Sun 3/29

12:40 pm-6:09 am

2 stops31h 29m

$1,493

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

4:56 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 54m

Cairns

Thu 2/12

3:35 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops37h 50m

$1,529

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Thu 2/19

6:25 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,588

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Mon 2/9

8:00 am-6:33 am

3 stops37h 33m

$1,636

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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 December 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from State of New York to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

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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?

    Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines can get you from State of New York to Cairns in just under 29h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9564 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

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

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