Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $990

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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 11:29
CNS
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EWR
37h 54m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 11:50
EWR
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CNS
35h 40m
2 stops
$2,089Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 12:00
CNS
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JFK
39h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 16:50
JFK
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CNS
64h 50m
2 stops
$2,177Cathay 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 - 16:50
JFK
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CNS
64h 50m
2 stops
$2,179Cathay 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
$2,185Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 14:25
CNS
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JFK
44h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 22:05
JFK
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CNS
37h 50m
2 stops
$2,189Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 14:25
CNS
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JFK
38h 35m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 16:50
JFK
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CNS
32h 35m
2 stops
$2,231Qantas Airways
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
ANA Logo
12:10 - 22:55
CNS
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JFK
48h 45m
2 stops
ANA Logo
13:30 - 15:55
JFK
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CNS
60h 25m
2 stops
$2,405ANA
Fri, 19 Jun - Fri, 24 Jul
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
53h 00m
3 stops
$2,478Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:30 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
52h 25m
3 stops
$2,542Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 14:25
CNS
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JFK
40h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 11:50
JFK
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CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
$3,048Qantas Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
17 Feb
CNS11:45Cairns
44h 15m
2 stops
JFK17:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
$2,140
Qantas Airways
17 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
40h 25m
2 stops
JFK17:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 50m
3 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$2,219
Qantas Airways
28 Feb
CNS14:50Cairns
38h 35m
3 stops
JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
7 Mar
JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,231

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to New York 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
64h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,179
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
$2,185
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
51h 55m
2 stops
CNS08:35Cairns
$2,429

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CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 28/2

12:35-11:29

3 stops37h 54m

Newark

Sat 7/3

09:10-11:50

2 stops35h 40m

$2,089

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

09:00-16:50

2 stops64h 50m

$2,177

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

09:00-16:50

2 stops64h 50m

$2,179

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

$2,185

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 28/2

09:20-14:25

2 stops44h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

17:15-22:05

2 stops37h 50m

$2,189

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 28/2

14:50-14:25

3 stops38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

17:15-16:50

2 stops32h 35m

$2,231

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 19/6

12:10-22:55

2 stops48h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

13:30-15:55

2 stops60h 25m

$2,405

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 17/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Sat 21/2

18:55-14:55

3 stops53h 00m

$2,478

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 17/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Sat 21/2

19:30-14:55

3 stops52h 25m

$2,542

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

12:35-14:25

2 stops40h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

17:15-11:50

2 stops27h 35m

$3,048

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Fastest flight time

25h 41m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 25h 41m
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 25h 41m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to New York?

    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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