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Multiple Airlines Logo
09:05 - 06:30
CNS
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JFK
36h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 09:20
JFK
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CNS
26h 50m
2 stops
$1,520Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 06:09
CNS
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JFK
28h 34m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:30 - 11:05
JFK
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CNS
28h 35m
2 stops
$1,623American Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 15:25
CNS
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JFK
35h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:45 - 10:50
JFK
-
CNS
36h 05m
2 stops
$1,677Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 22:39
CNS
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JFK
31h 39m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:45 - 14:55
JFK
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CNS
39h 10m
3 stops
$1,701Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 15:25
CNS
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JFK
39h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 11:55
JFK
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CNS
27h 40m
1 stop
$1,715Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 15:25
CNS
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JFK
35h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 11:50
JFK
-
CNS
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,740Qantas Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:35 - 15:25
CNS
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JFK
35h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 22:25
JFK
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CNS
38h 10m
2 stops
$1,812Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 15:25
CNS
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JFK
37h 50m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 11:50
JFK
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CNS
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,848Qantas Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 05:45
CNS
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JFK
33h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 08:35
JFK
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CNS
56h 35m
2 stops
$1,872Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 05:45
CNS
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JFK
33h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 08:35
JFK
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CNS
56h 35m
2 stops
$1,875Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

Emirates flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Emirates
14 Feb
CNS14:50Cairns
43h 05m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
18 Feb
JFK10:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
$3,299
Emirates
14 Feb
CNS14:50Cairns
43h 05m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
18 Feb
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 15m
3 stops
CNS08:35Cairns
$3,312
Emirates
19 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
45h 20m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
26 Mar
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
46h 30m
3 stops
CNS10:50Cairns
$3,374

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
17 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:35Cairns
$1,872
Cathay Pacific
17 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:35Cairns
$1,875
Cathay Pacific
17 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK13:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
60h 10m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$1,892

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 5/3

09:05-06:30

2 stops36h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

16:30-09:20

2 stops26h 50m

$1,520

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 20/3

15:35-06:09

2 stops28h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

16:30-11:05

2 stops28h 35m

$1,623

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 21/3

18:05-15:25

2 stops35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/3

08:45-10:50

2 stops36h 05m

$1,677

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 5/3

06:00-22:39

3 stops31h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

09:45-14:55

3 stops39h 10m

$1,701

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 20/3

14:25-15:25

2 stops39h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

18:15-11:55

1 stop27h 40m

$1,715

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 19/3

17:35-15:25

2 stops35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

16:30-11:50

2 stops29h 20m

$1,740

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 20/3

17:35-15:25

3 stops35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/3

18:15-22:25

2 stops38h 10m

$1,812

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 19/3

15:35-15:25

3 stops37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

16:30-11:50

2 stops29h 20m

$1,848

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

09:00-08:35

2 stops56h 35m

$1,872

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

09:00-08:35

2 stops56h 35m

$1,875

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Fastest flight time

33h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 33h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
  • How far is Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl by plane?

    Cairns and New York John F Kennedy Intl are 15393.4 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 33h 20m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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