Statistics on New York City-Cairns flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cairns (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Cairns from New York City airport is $ 1959 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1728 (in february) and $ 2453 (in december), which is a saving of $ 231 or a surplus of $ 495 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1528 to $1581 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cairns before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Cairns plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2563 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cairns from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1728, saving $ 231 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1959). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2453).
Flight New York City-Cairns: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1811 | $ 2215 | fair price |
| February | $ 1424 | $ 1728 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1463 | $ 1766 | good price |
| April | $ 1539 | $ 1970 | fair price |
| May | $ 1512 | $ 1811 | good price |
| June | $ 1677 | $ 2025 | fair price |
| July | $ 1779 | $ 2100 | fair price |
| August | $ 1552 | $ 1874 | good price |
| September | $ 1461 | $ 1884 | fair price |
| October | $ 1540 | $ 1918 | fair price |
| November | $ 1350 | $ 1751 | good price |
| December | $ 1868 | $ 2453 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Cairns
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Cairns range from $1159 to $2635. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1159 to $1212), 1% at the maximum price (from $2582 to $2635). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1528 to $1581 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Cairns flight
There are 11 companies that serve New York City from Cairns airport: Alaska Airlines, United, Qantas, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, jetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 2563 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the New York City->Cairns route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Cairns flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $76. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cairns to New York City departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $104. Conversely, departing from Cairns on a sunday may cost you an additional $104.
Top prices New York City-Cairns
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Cairns | 19-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 3134 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| New York City → Cairns | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 2711 | layover flight with ANA |
| New York City → Cairns | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 2538 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Cairns | 12-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 1421 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Sydney | 08-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 989 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| New York City → Brisbane (Queensland) | 22-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 994 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Cairns | 01-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 1606 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Cairns | 01-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 1679 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Cairns | 01-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 1979 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| New York City → Cairns | 18-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 1987 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Cairns to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 3 to 4 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Cairns flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Cairns, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1697 $, which is a saving of 262 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (259 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Cairns flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1689 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1668 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1794 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1708 $) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2045 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1736 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1803 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1792 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Cairns are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $39. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $50 more.
New York City to Cairns: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 3134 $3134 to $3134 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2346 $1421 to $2711 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1606 $1606 to $1606 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1679 $1679 to $1679 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1983 $1979 to $1987 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and june are cheaper to travel to Cairns. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!