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Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Cairns (CNS) from $1,984

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 April 24, 2024.

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May

Average price

$3,174

Round-trip from

$1,466
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Cairns?

Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 50% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from New York in May are about $2,754 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $1,435.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairns (NYC - CNS)?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Cairns in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Air Canada flights from New York to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between New York and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights heading from New York to Cairns. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 6/141:55 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops36h 00mAir Canada
Tue 6/254:35 pmCNS - EWR
2 stops43h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$2,964
Fri 6/142:10 pmLGA - CNS
3 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Tue 6/254:35 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops42h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$2,970
Mon 6/32:10 pmLGA - CNS
3 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Mon 6/177:15 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops39h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$2,986
Sat 6/111:30 amLGA - CNS
3 stops38h 25mAir Canada
Mon 6/177:15 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops41h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$3,247
Fri 6/141:55 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops36h 00mAir Canada
Tue 6/254:35 pmCNS - EWR
3 stops41h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$3,318
Sat 6/13:45 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops34h 10mAir Canada
Mon 6/177:15 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops41h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$3,394
Fri 6/143:30 pmLGA - CNS
3 stops34h 25mAir Canada
Tue 6/251:15 pmCNS - LGA
2 stops47h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$4,495
Mon 6/36:45 amLGA - CNS
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Mon 6/177:15 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops39h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$5,328
Sat 6/16:45 amLGA - CNS
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Mon 6/177:15 pmCNS - LGA
3 stops38h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$5,398

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from New York to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between New York and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Qantas Airways flights from New York to Cairns. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 6/147:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops34h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 6/257:20 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops35h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$2,634
Fri 6/147:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops34h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 6/2512:45 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops41h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$2,960
Mon 6/37:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops32h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 6/178:30 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops57h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$3,091
Mon 6/36:30 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 6/1710:15 amCNS - LGA
2 stops26h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$3,336
Sat 6/14:29 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops36h 56mQantas Airways
Mon 6/172:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops29h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$3,587
Sat 6/14:35 pmEWR - CNS
3 stops36h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 6/172:55 pmCNS - EWR
3 stops28h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$3,705
Sat 6/14:17 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops35h 58mQantas Airways
Mon 6/1710:15 amCNS - LGA
2 stops26h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$3,707
Fri 6/144:59 pmLGA - CNS
2 stops29h 51mQantas Airways
Tue 6/2510:15 amCNS - LGA
2 stops26h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$5,501

Cheap New York to Cairns flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from New York to Cairns specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Prices were last updated on April 24, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from New York to Cairns in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 5/311:55 amJFK - CNS
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/178:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,623
Fri 5/312:00 amJFK - CNS
1 stop38h 25mANA
Mon 6/1712:10 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops37h 00mANA
Deal found 4/23$8,220
Fri 5/312:00 amJFK - CNS
1 stop38h 25mANA
Mon 6/171:15 pmCNS - JFK
1 stop23h 40mANA
Deal found 4/23$12,960

New York to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New York and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from New York to Cairns in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 9/136:00 pmEWR - CNS
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/176:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops31h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,984
Mon 6/34:29 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/178:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,423
Mon 6/37:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/178:30 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,446
Sat 6/19:55 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/178:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,466
Fri 6/145:25 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/254:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,470
Fri 6/148:35 amEWR - CNS
2 stops45h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:00 amCNS - EWR
2 stops30h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,544
Thu 6/131:55 amJFK - CNS
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/254:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,619
Fri 5/311:55 amJFK - CNS
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/178:50 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,623
Fri 6/147:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops34h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 6/257:20 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops35h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$2,634

Find flights from New York to Cairns within your budget

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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.

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$2,423 - $3,547

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Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/3

2 stops35h 46m

Cairns

Mon 6/17

2 stops30h 25m

$2,423

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/3

3 stops32h 40m

Cairns

Mon 6/17

2 stops30h 45m

$2,446

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/1

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Mon 6/17

2 stops30h 25m

$2,466

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 6/14

2 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Tue 6/25

2 stops30h 06m

$2,544

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/14

3 stops34h 30m

Cairns

Tue 6/25

2 stops35h 00m

$2,634

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/14

3 stops34h 30m

Cairns

Tue 6/25

3 stops41h 35m

$2,960

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 6/14

3 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Tue 6/25

2 stops43h 44m

$2,964

New York LaGuardiaCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/1

3 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Mon 6/17

3 stops40h 35m

$3,323

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/1

3 stops45h 45m

Cairns

Mon 6/17

2 stops30h 55m

$3,547

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Deals found on 4/23

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Cairns. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Cairns flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from New York to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from New York to Cairns is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,812. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °F

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 April 24, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines from New York to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
947 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
947 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
947 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
658 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
947 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
947 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,006 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
947 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,272 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
947 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from New York?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from New York. It is only a 2.8 mi journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from New York to Cairns for under $2,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Cairns for under $2,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,423, but on average you can expect to pay $2,793.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Cairns is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,544 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air Canada, starting at $2,634 and $2,964 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Cairns is New York LaGuardia - Cairns. You may also consider Newark - Cairns or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairns.

  • What does JFK to CNS mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairns Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a JFK to CNS flight. Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New York to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New York to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New York to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New York to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New York to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New York to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New York to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The New York to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/23.

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