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$509+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CNS
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 4, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 11/39:45 am
JFK
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CNS
3 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/106:05 pm
CNS
-
JFK
3 stops43h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,100
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:05 pm
EWR
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CNS
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/186:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,124
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 10/96:05 pm
EWR
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CNS
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/186:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops29h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,125
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 9/16:05 pm
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops27h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 9/86:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops24h 33m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/3$1,150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 11/36:15 pm
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/106:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 9/812:00 pm
EWR
-
CNS
3 stops37h 55m
Air Canada
Fri 9/186:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops29h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/3$1,199
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 10/92:35 pm
EWR
-
CNS
3 stops34h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 10/186:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops24h 33m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,201
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/61:40 pm
JFK
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CNS
2 stops51h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 3/1412:35 pm
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops62h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/1$1,225
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 6/236:05 pm
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/96:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,251
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 9/86:59 am
JFK
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CNS
3 stops42h 56m
Air Canada
Fri 9/187:15 pm
CNS
-
JFK
3 stops41h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/3$1,278
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 8/187:20 pm
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/259:25 am
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops44h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,286
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 6/237:20 pm
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops37h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 6/305:40 pm
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops36h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,297

Find flight deals from New York to Cairns

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$509
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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 February 4, 2026.
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

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/7

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Tue 7/14

2:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,310

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/7

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Tue 7/21

3:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,322

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 6/23

6:05 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-4:33 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$1,334

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/23

7:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Thu 7/9

3:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,347

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/26

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops55h 35m

Cairns

Sun 7/12

5:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,365

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/23

7:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Cairns

Tue 6/30

5:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,409

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/20

7:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Sat 6/27

6:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops60h 00m

$1,445

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/23

7:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Cairns

Thu 7/9

5:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,460

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 6/23

6:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Thu 7/9

7:15 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops41h 20m

$1,462

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

5:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

5:35 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops59h 50m

$1,470

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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 and Air Canada can get you from State of New York to Cairns in just under 27h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9543 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

  • 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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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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,762Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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