Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $1,623

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 05:45
CNS
-
JFK
33h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 09:55
JFK
-
CNS
33h 55m
1 stop
$1,623Cathay Pacific
Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 11:29
CNS
-
EWR
37h 54m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 11:35
EWR
-
CNS
35h 25m
3 stops
$1,950Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 11:29
CNS
-
EWR
37h 54m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 11:35
EWR
-
CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
$1,956Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:53
CNS
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EWR
24h 53m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 13:50
EWR
-
CNS
29h 25m
2 stops
$2,003Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 05:45
CNS
-
JFK
33h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 08:35
JFK
-
CNS
56h 35m
2 stops
$2,081Cathay Pacific
Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 12:15
CNS
-
JFK
31h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:15 - 17:20
JFK
-
CNS
54h 05m
2 stops
$2,116Singapore Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 14:25
CNS
-
JFK
37h 50m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 14:05
JFK
-
CNS
31h 35m
2 stops
$2,129Qantas Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
11:45 - 14:25
CNS
-
JFK
41h 40m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:15 - 16:50
JFK
-
CNS
32h 35m
3 stops
$2,227Qantas Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
-
EWR
25h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 14:55
EWR
-
CNS
53h 00m
3 stops
$2,659Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
-
EWR
25h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:30 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
52h 25m
3 stops
$2,666Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
8 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
31h 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
$2,116
Singapore Airlines
19 June
CNS18:15Cairns
30h 55m
2 stops
JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
24 July
JFK22:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$2,842
Singapore Airlines
8 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
37h 50m
1 stop
JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
15 Mar
JFK21:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
54h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:20Cairns
$3,061

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
19 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
24 Feb
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 55m
1 stop
CNS09:55Cairns
$1,623
Cathay Pacific
19 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
24 Feb
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS08:35Cairns
$2,081
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
$2,142

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Depart

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Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 19/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

09:00-09:55

1 stop33h 55m

$1,623

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 19/2

12:35-11:29

3 stops37h 54m

Newark

Tue 24/2

09:10-11:35

3 stops35h 25m

$1,950

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 19/2

12:35-11:29

3 stops37h 54m

Newark

Tue 24/2

16:05-11:35

2 stops28h 30m

$1,956

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sun 8/3

06:00-15:53

2 stops24h 53m

Newark

Sun 15/3

18:25-13:50

2 stops29h 25m

$2,003

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 19/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

09:00-08:35

2 stops56h 35m

$2,081

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 8/3

18:35-12:15

2 stops31h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

21:15-17:20

2 stops54h 05m

$2,116

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 8/3

15:35-14:25

3 stops37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

16:30-14:05

2 stops31h 35m

$2,129

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 8/3

11:45-14:25

3 stops41h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

18:15-16:50

3 stops32h 35m

$2,227

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

$2,659

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

$2,666

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Fastest flight time

24h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 24h 53m
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 53m.

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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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