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$726+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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CNS — JFK
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,083
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$726
(Kiwi.com)
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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 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:25 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2111:30 amJFK - CNS
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,083
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 8/121:40 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops61h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/181:55 amJFK - CNS
2 stops54h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/28$1,690
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1310:55 amCNS - JFK
3 stops33h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 8/204:29 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops28h 36mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/29$2,084
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 8/137:40 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops61h 15mEmirates
Wed 8/2010:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops56h 35mEmirates
Deal found 6/29$2,263
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 8/129:20 amCNS - JFK
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 8/181:20 amJFK - CNS
3 stops48h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/28$2,308
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:15 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/2010:15 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/29$2,559
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:00 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops46h 05mFinnair
Mon 1/510:45 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops44h 45mFinnair
Deal found 6/29$5,446

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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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Cairns

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 8/14

12:25 pm-5:30 am

2 stops31h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

11:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops34h 10m

$1,083

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 8/12

1:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops61h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/18

1:55 am-10:50 pm

2 stops54h 55m

$1,690

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 8/13

10:55 am-5:55 am

3 stops33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

4:29 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 36m

$2,084

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 8/13

7:40 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops61h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

10:20 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops56h 35m

$2,263

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 8/12

9:20 am-9:00 am

2 stops37h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/18

1:20 am-3:50 pm

3 stops48h 30m

$2,308

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 8/13

6:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops30h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

10:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$2,559

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 12/16

12:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops46h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/5

10:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops44h 45m

$5,446

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 8/17

10:15 am-6:29 am

3 stops58h 14m

$726

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 8/13

3:35 pm-5:55 am

2 stops28h 20m

$1,378

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 8/13

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$2,125

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/30

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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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
867 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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