Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $1,696

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American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 14:30CNS-JFK
36h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
21:00 - 11:00JFK-CNS
48h 00m2 stops
$1,696American Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR
24h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:20 - 14:55EWR-CNS
34h 35m3 stops
$1,725Air Canada
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 01:11CNS-EWR
33h 11m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:00EWR-CNS
48h 50m2 stops
$1,784United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 20:43CNS-EWR
42h 58m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:20 - 14:55EWR-CNS
34h 35m3 stops
$1,817Air Canada
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 19:59CNS-LGA
40h 24m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:59 - 14:05LGA-CNS
31h 06m2 stops
$2,214Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 12:15CNS-JFK
55h 40m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:15 - 17:20JFK-CNS
54h 05m2 stops
$2,307Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 12:15CNS-JFK
55h 40m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:15 - 17:20JFK-CNS
54h 05m2 stops
$2,324Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 20:05CNS-JFK
45h 30m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 11:50JFK-CNS
43h 55m2 stops
$2,391Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 07:28CNS-JFK
29h 53m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:15 - 16:50JFK-CNS
32h 35m3 stops
$3,292Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:56CNS-EWR
25h 56m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:30 - 19:05EWR-CNS
55h 35m2 stops
$4,689United Airlines
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Fri, 19 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
11 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
55h 40m
2 stops
JFK12:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
15 Mar
JFK21:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
54h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:20Cairns
Singapore Airlines
11 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
55h 40m
2 stops
JFK12:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
15 Mar
JFK21:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
54h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:20Cairns
Singapore Airlines
19 Dec
CNS18:35Cairns
31h 40m
2 stops
JFK11:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
26 Dec
JFK20:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:20Cairns

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
11 Mar
CNS12:35Cairns
45h 30m
2 stops
JFK20:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
14 Mar
JFK01:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
Cathay Pacific
11 Mar
CNS12:35Cairns
62h 25m
2 stops
JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
14 Mar
JFK01:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
Cathay Pacific
11 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
39h 25m
2 stops
JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
22 Mar
JFK01:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:35-14:30

2 stops36h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

21:00-11:00

2 stops48h 00m

$1,696

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/3

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Sun 15/3

14:20-14:55

3 stops34h 35m

$1,725

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:00-01:11

2 stops33h 11m

Newark

Sun 15/3

20:10-11:00

2 stops48h 50m

$1,784

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/3

15:45-20:43

3 stops42h 58m

Newark

Sun 15/3

14:20-14:55

3 stops34h 35m

$1,817

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Wed 11/3

17:35-19:59

2 stops40h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/3

16:59-14:05

2 stops31h 06m

$2,214

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-12:15

2 stops55h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

21:15-17:20

2 stops54h 05m

$2,307

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-12:15

2 stops55h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

21:15-17:20

2 stops54h 05m

$2,324

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

12:35-20:05

2 stops45h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

01:55-11:50

2 stops43h 55m

$2,391

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

15:35-07:28

2 stops29h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

18:15-16:50

3 stops32h 35m

$3,292

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 19/12

06:00-16:56

2 stops25h 56m

Newark

Fri 26/12

20:30-19:05

2 stops55h 35m

$4,689

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $2,387. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Cairns because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $3,098.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cairns to New York flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to New York in the morning for as low as $2,387. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is in the afternoon when prices are around $3,098.

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  • 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 24m.

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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.

  • 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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