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Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairns

Find the cheapest flights from New York to Cairns within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $850 or round trip flights from $1,884.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | New York to Cairns

The distance between New York and Cairns is about 15,381.02 km. The most popular month to Cairns is June. The off-season for travel is June.

Cheapest one-way flight price $850
Cheapest return ticket price $1,884
Off-season for travel June
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 15,381.02 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairns?

The cheapest time for New York to Cairns flights: Aug 24 to Aug 31 — one way flight prices from $460.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from New York to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from New York (NYC) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $2,134.

  • How many airports are there in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

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