NYC - CNS

Find cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $2,193

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from New York to Cairns.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from New York to Cairns.

How much is the cheapest flight from New York to Cairns?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
11:30 am - 12:40 pmJFK-CNS
34h 10m2 stops
1:25 pm - 1:00 amCNS-JFK
35h 35m2 stops
$2,193Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 13
11:30 am - 12:40 pmJFK-CNS
34h 10m2 stops
9:50 am - 1:00 amCNS-JFK
39h 10m3 stops
$2,297Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 13
11:30 am - 12:40 pmJFK-CNS
34h 10m2 stops
7:10 am - 1:00 amCNS-JFK
41h 50m3 stops
$2,357Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 13
5:00 am - 12:40 pmJFK-CNS
40h 40m2 stops
1:25 pm - 1:00 amCNS-JFK
59h 35m2 stops
$2,434Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 13
2:20 pm - 5:30 pmJFK-CNS
36h 10m2 stops
1:00 am - 3:00 amCNS-JFK
26h 00m2 stops
$2,718Air New Zealand
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Mon, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 15
8:35 pm - 1:35 pmJFK-CNS
50h 00m2 stops
1:30 pm - 6:35 amCNS-JFK
41h 05m2 stops
$3,127Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 15
3:15 pm - 12:10 pmJFK-CNS
29h 55m1 stop
1:10 pm - 9:15 pmCNS-JFK
32h 05m1 stop
$3,274Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 15
11:45 am - 1:55 pmEWR-CNS
35h 10m2 stops
1:00 am - 2:46 amCNS-EWR
25h 46m2 stops
$3,392United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 15
3:15 pm - 12:10 pmJFK-CNS
29h 55m2 stops
1:10 pm - 3:25 amCNS-JFK
38h 15m1 stop
$3,642Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 15
7:50 pm - 5:15 amJFK-CNS
42h 25m2 stops
10:30 am - 8:25 pmCNS-JFK
33h 55m2 stops
$3,656Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 13

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$2,193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 57% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cairns

When to book flights from New York to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of New York

  • High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly is September.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Cairns

  • How long does a flight from New York to Cairns take?

    Flying between Cairns and New York will take minimum 29h 55m and will require at least one stop.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Cairns?

    Yes

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cairns?

    Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cairns on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Cairns?

    On your way to Cairns, you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You’ll be landing at Cairns.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Cairns?

    The earliest departure to Cairns leaves New York at 12:33 am.

  • What’s the latest departure time from New York to Cairns?

    The last departure to Cairns leaves New York at 8:00 pm.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop between New York and Cairns?

    There are no direct flights connecting New York to Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Cairns?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Cairns, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Cairns, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Cairns are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,347 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,926 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top airlines flying from New York to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years.
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8.4
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 2844 reviews
86boarding
85entertainment
83comfort
86overall
89crew
81food
Airline reviews

Boarding instructions on one leg of my journey were not well communicated at the gate (Melbourne to Auckland)

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Boarding instructions on one leg of my journey were not well communicated at the gate (Melbourne to Auckland)

Pros: "I would have liked for them to refund my ticket even though I asked them to. They ignored my request and I didn't get to go on to the plane but I still paid for it."
Cons: "A refunded plane ticket or voucher would have been better."
Pros: "New Zealand Air staff were friendly, informative and courteous throughout the entire flight! I was floored by their service and by what was offered. They even worked to arrange for people to move around (some were packed 4 to a row, but there was plenty of space throughout the craft)."
Pros: "The plane was very comfortable. With decent leg room and nice seats. The in flight entertainment was excellent. As was the crews efficient and professional service. Top star"
Cons: "Great flight. Would have been nice to have on board wifi."
Pros: "Generally Excellent."
Cons: "After years of traveling with a Personal Assitive device (many times on ANZ), the pilot refused to carry the device. It is still stuck in Sydney, although they say they will deliver to our home."
Pros: "The service was fantastic"
Cons: "The plane was very cold inside they need keep the cabin warner"
Pros: "Air NZ is fantastic start to finish and airport security doesn’t make you take off your shoes in the airport. Flight was on time start to finish."
Pros: "Excellent movies available. Decent food, regular water service, and pleasant staff. Will definitely look to fly Air New Zealand again."
Cons: "Not enough legroom. But I'm 6'2, so it's the same on all airlines."
Pros: "So good! Food was excellent, entertainment system is fantastic! All good here!"
Cons: "There wasn’t a thing I disliked"
Pros: "Boarding through two doors made the process faster."
Cons: "A better explanation of the lunch choices would be helpful"
Pros: "Crew and beverage options were great."
Cons: "Seats could have been more comfortable. And slightly more leg room would have been preferred for a 14hr flight."
Pros: "Flight attendants super sweet and really paid attention to any needs. Comfy seats, lots of movies to choose from and a tasty breakfast."
Pros: "It was our first time flying on Qantas. everything was above expectations."
Cons: "Crew was not friendly. Also - who thought putting call buttons in the armrest was a good idea? We had 10 accidental calls from the people around us alone."
Pros: "The onboard crew was very nice and attentive."
Cons: "Qantas should have updated the passengers during the very long delay. A 4 1/2 hour delay warrants a little better treatment of there passengers but they left us in the dark as to what was going on. Even if there’s no new information, they should say so."
Pros: "Boarding was very efficient and on time - flight was exceptionally smooth and arrival in Brisbane was 45 minutes early - keep up yjr good schedule"
Cons: "Not much to mention at this point - all good"
Cons: "An old plane for a long haul to Australia, uncomfortable seats, freezing temperature in the cabin, mediocre food. Not what a traveler expects in business class in today’s travel world."
Pros: "Healthy airline food option, friendly helpful service, use of name and I'm on the bottom rung of ff status??"
Pros: "staff were very friendly"
Cons: "the entertainment equipment had a glitch and not function properly"

Flights to Cairns

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Cairns (CNS)Australia

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Cairns - New York

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