Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $1,260

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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:40
CNS
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EWR
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 08:30
EWR
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CNS
48h 25m
2 stops
$1,892Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 16 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:40
CNS
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EWR
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 21:00
EWR
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CNS
36h 55m
2 stops
$1,927Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 15 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 06:09
CNS
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JFK
32h 04m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 11:00
JFK
-
CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
$2,063Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 07:26
CNS
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JFK
30h 36m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:00
JFK
-
CNS
39h 00m
2 stops
$2,109Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 07:26
CNS
-
JFK
39h 26m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 11:00
JFK
-
CNS
33h 00m
2 stops
$2,112Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:04
CNS
-
EWR
28h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:00 - 11:10
EWR
-
CNS
28h 10m
2 stops
$2,220United Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:39
CNS
-
EWR
25h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:30 - 11:10
EWR
-
CNS
30h 40m
2 stops
$2,295United Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Fri, 15 May
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
24h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:25 - 14:55
EWR
-
CNS
30h 30m
2 stops
$2,515Air Canada
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 14:41
CNS
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LGA
60h 06m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 15:55
LGA
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CNS
41h 10m
3 stops
$2,568Air Canada
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 18 May
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 19:17
CNS
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LGA
45h 37m
3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
17:27 - 23:05
LGA
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CNS
39h 38m
3 stops
$3,235Virgin Australia
Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

Emirates flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Emirates
28 Apr
CNS12:35Cairns
39h 50m
2 stops
JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
12 May
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 35m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
$3,168
Emirates
29 Apr
CNS15:45Cairns
36h 40m
2 stops
JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
18 May
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
50h 40m
3 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
$3,180
Emirates
11 Apr
CNS15:45Cairns
65h 10m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
18 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
47h 30m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$3,192

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
3 May
CNS18:15Cairns
54h 55m
2 stops
JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
18 May
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,284
Singapore Airlines
3 May
CNS18:15Cairns
54h 55m
2 stops
JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
14 May
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
54h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,316
Singapore Airlines
3 May
CNS18:15Cairns
54h 55m
2 stops
JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
16 May
JFK20:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,381

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CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 30/4

15:35-16:40

2 stops39h 05m

Newark

Sat 16/5

18:05-08:30

2 stops48h 25m

$1,892

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 30/4

15:35-16:40

2 stops39h 05m

Newark

Fri 15/5

18:05-21:00

2 stops36h 55m

$1,927

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

12:05-06:09

2 stops32h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

16:30-11:00

2 stops28h 30m

$2,063

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 13/3

14:50-07:26

2 stops30h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

06:00-11:00

2 stops39h 00m

$2,109

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 13/3

06:00-07:26

2 stops39h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

12:00-11:00

2 stops33h 00m

$2,112

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-20:04

2 stops28h 04m

Newark

Wed 13/5

17:00-11:10

2 stops28h 10m

$2,220

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-17:39

2 stops25h 39m

Newark

Fri 15/5

14:30-11:10

2 stops30h 40m

$2,295

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 13/3

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Tue 17/3

18:25-14:55

2 stops30h 30m

$2,515

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Tue 28/4

16:35-14:41

3 stops60h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 18/5

08:45-15:55

3 stops41h 10m

$2,568

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:40-19:17

3 stops45h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/3

17:27-23:05

3 stops39h 38m

$3,235

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Fastest flight time

26h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 26h 15m
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 26h 15m.

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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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