Find Cheap Flights from New York to Cairns (NYC - CNS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Cairns and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,396	Jetstar, United 2 stops 39 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairns is currently $1,396
Cheapest one-way flight	$801	Jetstar, United 2 stops 39 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cairns is currently $801
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,523	Qantas, United 3 stops 30 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cairns is currently $1,523
Cheapest business class flights	$7,583	American, Qantas 2 stops 30 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cairns is currently $7,583

Fastest flight	26 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from New York to Cairns takes 26 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairns is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,250–1,500
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,700–2,300

Popular airlines from New York to Cairns

Singapore Airlines

24 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CNS Every day
Qantas

from $1,511

Typical price: $1,550–3,300

7 weekly connecting flights

JFK - CNS Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Cairns

The cheapest flights from New York to Cairns are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $1,250 to $1,500.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar, United from $1,396. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar, United from $801.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Cairns is $1,511, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairns starts at $1,396 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $801 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

26 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Cairns.

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Cairns.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Cairns really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Cairns.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 24 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Another popular airline flying from New York to Cairns is:

Qantas offers 7 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Cairns.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar, United from $1,396. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar, United from $801.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Cairns is $1,511, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 14.

No airline flies direct from New York to Cairns.

There are 24 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qantas connecting flights from New York to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cairns at price $1,523 is offered by Qantas, United from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

No airline flies direct from New York to Cairns.

There are 24 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qantas connecting flights from New York to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from New York to Cairns.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Cairns, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Cairns start at $7,583 from Mon, Apr 20 to Sun, May 3 with American, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cairns start at $1,396 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25.

To book business class trips from New York to Cairns, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Cairns starts at $1,523 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Qantas, United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cairns at price $1,523 is offered by Qantas, United from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Cairns, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.