Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $871

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Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 21:25
CNS
-
EWR
29h 25m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 20:20
EWR
-
CNS
42h 30m
2 stops
$1,875Virgin Australia
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:25 - 16:22
CNS
-
JFK
45h 57m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:12 - 11:05
JFK
-
CNS
27h 53m
2 stops
$2,016American Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 22:26
CNS
-
EWR
30h 26m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 11:10
EWR
-
CNS
27h 10m
2 stops
$2,017Virgin Australia
Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:25
CNS
-
EWR
29h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 11:10
EWR
-
CNS
27h 10m
2 stops
$2,046United Airlines
Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:38
CNS
-
EWR
25h 38m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 14:55
EWR
-
CNS
53h 40m
2 stops
$2,416Air Canada
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:38
CNS
-
EWR
25h 38m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 14:55
EWR
-
CNS
29h 40m
2 stops
$2,498Air Canada
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 06:00
CNS
-
JFK
37h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 17:50
JFK
-
CNS
36h 55m
2 stops
$2,576Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 05:45
CNS
-
JFK
37h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 16:45
JFK
-
CNS
36h 05m
2 stops
$2,622Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
06:50 - 06:03
CNS
-
JFK
37h 13m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:10 - 21:30
JFK
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CNS
37h 20m
2 stops
$2,810Qantas Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
06:50 - 19:22
CNS
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LGA
26h 32m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:47 - 12:55
LGA
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CNS
28h 08m
2 stops
$2,816Qantas Airways
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul

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American Airlines flights from Cairns to New York

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American Airlines
11 Nov
CNS09:25Cairns
45h 57m
2 stops
JFK16:22New York John F Kennedy Intl
15 Nov
JFK16:12New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 53m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$2,016
American Airlines
11 Nov
CNS09:25Cairns
35h 52m
2 stops
JFK06:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
15 Nov
JFK08:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$2,030

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
24 July
CNS06:50Cairns
37h 13m
2 stops
JFK06:03New York John F Kennedy Intl
31 July
JFK18:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 20m
2 stops
CNS21:30Cairns
$2,810
Qantas Airways
22 July
CNS06:50Cairns
26h 32m
2 stops
LGA19:22New York LaGuardia
29 July
LGA18:47New York LaGuardia
28h 08m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
$2,816
Qantas Airways
22 July
CNS06:50Cairns
37h 13m
2 stops
JFK06:03New York John F Kennedy Intl
29 July
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
CNS13:40Cairns
$2,984

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CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Wed 22/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

Newark

Wed 29/7

11:50-20:20

2 stops42h 30m

$1,875

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 11/11

09:25-16:22

2 stops45h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/11

16:12-11:05

2 stops27h 53m

$2,016

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 24/7

06:00-22:26

2 stops30h 26m

Newark

Fri 31/7

18:00-11:10

2 stops27h 10m

$2,017

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 24/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

Newark

Fri 31/7

18:00-11:10

2 stops27h 10m

$2,046

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 3/12

06:00-16:38

2 stops25h 38m

Newark

Wed 9/12

18:15-14:55

2 stops53h 40m

$2,416

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 3/12

06:00-16:38

2 stops25h 38m

Newark

Wed 9/12

18:15-14:55

2 stops29h 40m

$2,498

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Wed 22/7

06:45-06:00

2 stops37h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/7

14:55-17:50

2 stops36h 55m

$2,576

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/12

07:45-05:45

2 stops37h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

13:40-16:45

2 stops36h 05m

$2,622

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 24/7

06:50-06:03

2 stops37h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/7

18:10-21:30

2 stops37h 20m

$2,810
Fastest return journey

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Wed 22/7

06:50-19:22

2 stops26h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/7

18:47-12:55

2 stops28h 08m

$2,816

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Fastest flight time

24h 53m

Direct flights

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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.

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 53m.

  • 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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