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$761+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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CNS — JFK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,222
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$761
(Gotogate)
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:30 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops57h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/21:55 amJFK - CNS
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,222
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/276:35 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops40h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/310:00 amJFK - CNS
2 stops35h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$1,689
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/267:15 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops41h 34mAir Canada
Sat 8/29:00 amJFK - CNS
3 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,756
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/263:35 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops41h 20mEmirates
Sat 8/211:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops40h 50mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$2,127
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Sat 7/265:35 pmCNS - JFK
1 stop36h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 8/27:20 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,157
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/267:10 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops58h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 8/11:20 amJFK - CNS
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,786
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:15 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/110:15 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$3,780

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to John F Kennedy Intl 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 7/27

5:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops57h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

1:55 am-8:35 am

2 stops40h 40m

$1,222

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 7/27

6:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops40h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

10:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops35h 35m

$1,689

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 7/26

7:15 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops41h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

9:00 am-1:10 pm

3 stops38h 10m

$1,756

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 7/26

3:35 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops41h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

11:20 am-6:10 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$2,127

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 7/26

5:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

7:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$2,157

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 7/26

7:10 pm-3:10 pm

3 stops58h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/1

1:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops41h 20m

$2,786

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 7/25

6:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops30h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/1

10:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$3,780

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 7/26

5:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops57h 35m

$761

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 7/25

10:55 am-5:59 am

3 stops33h 04m

$1,430

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 7/26

7:15 pm-9:50 am

3 stops52h 35m

$1,442

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $761 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,430 and Air Canada from $1,442 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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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