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$685+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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CNS — JFK
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
2 stars

Round-trip from

$1,339
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$685
(SmartFares)

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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 April 25, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/54:55 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:25 amJFK - CNS
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,339
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 6/54:55 pmCNS - JFK
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 6/1110:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,892
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/75:35 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops63h 20mEmirates
Sat 6/1411:00 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops48h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/23$2,013
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Sat 6/73:35 pmCNS - JFK
3 stops38h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 6/147:20 pmJFK - CNS
3 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$2,382
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Sat 6/76:00 amCNS - JFK
2 stops27h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/149:55 pmJFK - CNS
1 stop46h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$2,568
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 6/96:15 pmCNS - JFK
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/168:55 pmJFK - CNS
2 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/24$2,709

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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

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 6/5

4:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops43h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

1:25 am-8:40 am

2 stops41h 15m

$1,339

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 6/5

4:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops36h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

10:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,892

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 6/7

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops63h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/14

11:00 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops48h 45m

$2,013

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 6/7

3:35 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops38h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/14

7:20 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops31h 20m

$2,382

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/14

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop46h 50m

$2,568

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 6/9

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/16

8:55 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$2,709

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Mon 7/14

6:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$685

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 4/30

9:20 am-6:26 am

2 stops35h 06m

$1,194

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 6/1

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,469

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 6/1

6:35 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops62h 20m

$1,550

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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 April 25, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,211 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
470 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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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 flying from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at $1,892, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and Qantas Airways.

  • 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 $1,194 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $1,469 and Emirates from $1,550 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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