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$1,492+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to New York State

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — JFK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New York

Cheapest flights from Cairns to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1711:25 am
CNS
-
JFK
1 stop33h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 2/219:00 am
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops64h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/24$1,492
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:35 pm
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops37h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/176:25 pm
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,609
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops25h 53m
Air Canada
Sat 2/217:30 pm
EWR
-
CNS
3 stops52h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/23$1,897
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/56:15 pm
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops42h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/109:35 am
EWR
-
CNS
1 stop41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,917
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 11/16:00 am
CNS
-
EWR
2 stops25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/76:15 pm
EWR
-
CNS
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,931
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1712:35 pm
CNS
-
JFK
2 stops40h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/215:15 pm
JFK
-
CNS
2 stops32h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/25$2,102

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$1,492
(Cathay Pacific)
From Cairns to New York
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to New York State that are best for you.

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Cairns

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New York

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Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 2/17

11:25 am-5:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops64h 50m

$1,492

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Sat 2/21

7:30 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops52h 25m

$1,907

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 2/17

12:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops40h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

5:15 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$2,102

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-9:48 pm

2 stops30h 48m

Newark

Sat 2/21

8:49 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops51h 06m

$2,159

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 2/17

11:35 am-9:10 pm

3 stops48h 35m

Newark

Sat 2/21

11:45 pm-11:00 am

3 stops44h 15m

$2,220

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Deals found on 1/24

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

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to State of New York?

    Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, and Qantas Airways can get you from Cairns to State of New York in just under 25h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 57m. The distance between Cairns and State of New York is about 9543 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to New York 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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