Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $1,841

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Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 19:50
EWR
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CNS
34h 25m2 stops
$1,841Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 05:45
CNS
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JFK
33h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 08:35
JFK
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CNS
56h 35m2 stops
$2,123Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 17:00
CNS
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JFK
41h 10m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 23:05
JFK
-
CNS
39h 35m2 stops
$2,141Qantas Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 15:00
CNS
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LGA
36h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:30 - 23:05
LGA
-
CNS
43h 35m2 stops
$2,141Qantas Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 17:00
CNS
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JFK
38h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 23:05
JFK
-
CNS
39h 35m2 stops
$2,145Qantas Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 16:04
CNS
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LGA
37h 29m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:07 - 23:05
LGA
-
CNS
38h 58m2 stops
$2,145Qantas Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 17:00
CNS
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JFK
38h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 14:05
JFK
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CNS
29h 50m3 stops
$2,222Qantas Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 05:45
CNS
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JFK
33h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 08:35
JFK
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CNS
56h 35m2 stops
$2,273Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
53h 00m3 stops
$2,500Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:20 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
33h 35m3 stops
$2,542Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

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
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:35Cairns
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
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

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
17 Feb
CNS14:50Cairns
41h 10m
2 stops
JFK17:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
Qantas Airways
17 Feb
CNS17:35Cairns
38h 25m
2 stops
JFK17:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
Qantas Airways
17 Feb
CNS17:35Cairns
38h 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

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CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Mon 16/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Mon 23/2

18:25-19:50

2 stops34h 25m

$1,841

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

$2,123

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

14:50-17:00

2 stops41h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

16:30-23:05

2 stops39h 35m

$2,141

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Wed 18/2

17:35-15:00

2 stops36h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/2

12:30-23:05

2 stops43h 35m

$2,141

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

17:35-17:00

2 stops38h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

16:30-23:05

2 stops39h 35m

$2,145

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Wed 18/2

17:35-16:04

2 stops37h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/2

17:07-23:05

2 stops38h 58m

$2,145

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

17:35-17:00

2 stops38h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

17:15-14:05

3 stops29h 50m

$2,222

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

$2,273

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

$2,500

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 17/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Sat 21/2

14:20-14:55

3 stops33h 35m

$2,542

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Fastest flight time

27h 57m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 27h 57m
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 27h 57m.

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    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to New York were last updated today.

  • 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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

    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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