Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $1,177

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ANA Logo
12:10 - 22:55
CNS
-
JFK
48h 45m
2 stops
ANA Logo
13:30 - 15:55
JFK
-
CNS
60h 25m
2 stops
$2,044ANA
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 22:05
CNS
-
JFK
43h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:25 - 08:40
JFK
-
CNS
41h 15m
2 stops
$2,075Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 13:10
CNS
-
JFK
34h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 18:25
JFK
-
CNS
37h 30m
2 stops
$2,278Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:10 - 20:35
CNS
-
JFK
38h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 18:25
JFK
-
CNS
37h 30m
2 stops
$2,337Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 18:59
CNS
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LGA
38h 39m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:58 - 12:55
LGA
-
CNS
31h 57m
2 stops
$2,361Qantas Airways
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 16:20
CNS
-
JFK
36h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 16:55
JFK
-
CNS
31h 35m
3 stops
$2,435Qantas Airways
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:30
CNS
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EWR
24h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:05 - 15:55
EWR
-
CNS
38h 50m
3 stops
$2,598Air Canada
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:33
CNS
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EWR
24h 33m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:35 - 15:55
EWR
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CNS
35h 20m
3 stops
$2,639Air Canada
Tue, 4 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
17:40 - 19:35
CNS
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JFK
63h 55m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
21:55 - 10:45
JFK
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CNS
46h 50m
1 stop
$2,731Air New Zealand
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 07:35
CNS
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EWR
33h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
20:00 - 10:45
EWR
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CNS
48h 45m
2 stops
$2,754Air New Zealand
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

Emirates flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Emirates
13 Apr
CNS12:35Cairns
44h 20m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
25 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
47h 30m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$3,196
Emirates
13 Apr
CNS12:35Cairns
58h 15m
2 stops
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
18 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
47h 30m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$3,223
Emirates
4 Aug
CNS13:55Cairns
43h 00m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
16 Aug
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
50h 40m
3 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
$3,424

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
4 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK18:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
16 Aug
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
54h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,918
Singapore Airlines
1 May
CNS18:15Cairns
30h 55m
2 stops
JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
5 May
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
54h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,951
Singapore Airlines
4 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
38h 35m
1 stop
JFK18:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
17 Aug
JFK22:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$3,214

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 26/4

12:10-22:55

2 stops48h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

13:30-15:55

2 stops60h 25m

$2,044

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 4/8

16:55-22:05

2 stops43h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/8

01:25-08:40

2 stops41h 15m

$2,075

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 23/4

16:35-13:10

2 stops34h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/4

14:55-18:25

2 stops37h 30m

$2,278

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 24/4

20:10-20:35

2 stops38h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

14:55-18:25

2 stops37h 30m

$2,337

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Tue 4/8

18:20-18:59

2 stops38h 39m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 17/8

14:58-12:55

2 stops31h 57m

$2,361

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 4/8

18:20-16:20

2 stops36h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

19:20-16:55

3 stops31h 35m

$2,435

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 23/4

06:00-16:30

2 stops24h 30m

Newark

Thu 30/4

11:05-15:55

3 stops38h 50m

$2,598
Fastest return journey

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 4/8

06:00-16:33

2 stops24h 33m

Newark

Sun 16/8

14:35-15:55

3 stops35h 20m

$2,639

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 4/8

17:40-19:35

2 stops63h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

21:55-10:45

1 stop46h 50m

$2,731

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 4/8

11:55-07:35

2 stops33h 40m

Newark

Mon 17/8

20:00-10:45

2 stops48h 45m

$2,754

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Fastest flight time

24h 33m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 24h 33m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to New York. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to New York.
  • How far is Cairns to New York by plane?

    A flight from Cairns to New York will travel around 15372.1 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 24h 33m.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to New York.

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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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