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	$1,141	Air Canada, Virgin Australia 3 stops 40 hr Thu, May 7 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairns is currently $1,141
Cheapest one-way flight	$783	Air Canada, Virgin Australia 3 stops 49 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cairns is currently $783
Last-minute weekend getaway	$2,379	Delta, Virgin Australia 2 stops 29 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cairns is currently $2,379
Cheapest business class flights	$6,267	Finnair, Qantas 3 stops 46 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cairns is currently $6,267

Fastest flight	25 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from New York to Cairns takes 25 hr 10 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

25 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CNS Every day
Qantas

from $1,480

Typical price: $1,600–3,300

10 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 24 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 5 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 4 hr 2 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 Air Canada, Virgin Australia from $1,141. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Canada, Virgin Australia from $783.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Cairns is $1,480, flying from May 7 to May 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairns starts at $1,141 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $783 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

25 hr 10 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 25 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 10 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 Air Canada, Virgin Australia from $1,141. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Canada, Virgin Australia from $783.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from New York to Cairns is $1,480, flying from May 7 to May 22.

No airline flies direct from New York to Cairns.

There are 25 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 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 $2,379 is offered by Delta, Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

No airline flies direct from New York to Cairns.

There are 25 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 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 $6,267 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21 with Finnair, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cairns start at $1,141 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 21.

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 $2,379 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Delta, Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cairns at price $2,379 is offered by Delta, Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

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.