Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $683

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Multiple Airlines Logo
21:10 - 16:20
CNS
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JFK
33h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:25 - 12:55
JFK
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CNS
29h 30m
2 stops
$2,555Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 20:05
CNS
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JFK
27h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 18:25
JFK
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CNS
35h 05m
2 stops
$2,580Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 14:59
CNS
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JFK
39h 19m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:25 - 12:55
JFK
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CNS
29h 30m
2 stops
$2,649Qantas Airways
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 16:20
CNS
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JFK
43h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 11:50
JFK
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CNS
29h 20m
2 stops
$2,693Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:40
CNS
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EWR
24h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:05 - 11:10
EWR
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
$2,716Air Canada
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:40
CNS
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EWR
24h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:30 - 11:10
EWR
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CNS
28h 40m
3 stops
$2,727Air Canada
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 16:40
CNS
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JFK
43h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 09:45
JFK
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CNS
45h 40m
3 stops
$2,837Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 16:40
CNS
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JFK
43h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 09:50
JFK
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CNS
45h 45m
2 stops
$2,873Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
Virgin Australia Logo
09:20 - 19:45
CNS
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EWR
48h 25m
3 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 16:10
EWR
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CNS
32h 10m
3 stops
$3,280Virgin Australia
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Emirates Logo
10:10 - 21:20
CNS
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EWR
49h 10m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 16:55
EWR
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CNS
51h 00m
3 stops
$3,327Emirates
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
26 May
CNS13:40Cairns
39h 19m
2 stops
JFK14:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 June
JFK17:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
$2,649
Qantas Airways
7 May
CNS13:40Cairns
44h 25m
2 stops
JFK20:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
10 May
JFK07:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 40m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
$3,424
Qantas Airways
7 May
CNS17:40Cairns
36h 40m
3 stops
JFK16:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
10 May
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 55m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
$3,487

Air Canada flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Air Canada
26 May
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 40m
2 stops
EWR16:40Newark
2 June
EWR18:05Newark
27h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
$2,716
Air Canada
26 May
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 40m
2 stops
EWR16:40Newark
2 June
EWR16:30Newark
28h 40m
3 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
$2,727
Air Canada
7 May
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 40m
2 stops
EWR16:40Newark
11 May
EWR18:05Newark
31h 50m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
$3,062

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 26/5

21:10-16:20

3 stops33h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/6

17:25-12:55

2 stops29h 30m

$2,555

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 7/5

06:45-20:05

2 stops27h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

17:20-18:25

2 stops35h 05m

$2,580

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 26/5

13:40-14:59

2 stops39h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/6

17:25-12:55

2 stops29h 30m

$2,649

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 7/5

11:00-16:20

3 stops43h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

16:30-11:50

2 stops29h 20m

$2,693
Fastest return journey

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 26/5

06:00-16:40

2 stops24h 40m

Newark

Tue 2/6

18:05-11:10

2 stops27h 05m

$2,716

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 26/5

06:00-16:40

2 stops24h 40m

Newark

Tue 2/6

16:30-11:10

3 stops28h 40m

$2,727

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 7/5

11:00-16:40

3 stops43h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

22:05-09:45

3 stops45h 40m

$2,837

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 7/5

11:00-16:40

3 stops43h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

22:05-09:50

2 stops45h 45m

$2,873

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 26/5

09:20-19:45

3 stops48h 25m

Newark

Tue 2/6

18:00-16:10

3 stops32h 10m

$3,280

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 7/5

10:10-21:20

3 stops49h 10m

Newark

Mon 11/5

23:55-16:55

3 stops51h 00m

$3,327

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Fastest flight time

24h 33m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 24h 33m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to New York. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to New York.

Frequently asked questions about flying 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 33m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to New York?

    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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