Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $986

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Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 17:14
CNS
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JFK
39h 39m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
21:31 - 11:00
JFK
-
CNS
47h 29m
2 stops
$1,601Qantas Airways
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 07:26
CNS
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JFK
29h 51m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
18:15 - 11:50
JFK
-
CNS
27h 35m
1 stop
$1,713American Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 15:25
CNS
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JFK
38h 35m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
18:15 - 11:50
JFK
-
CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
$2,151Qantas Airways
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:40 - 13:10
CNS
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JFK
62h 30m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:55 - 15:00
JFK
-
CNS
34h 05m
2 stops
$2,389Cathay Pacific
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 21:00
CNS
-
JFK
40h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 18:25
JFK
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CNS
33h 05m
2 stops
$2,653Multiple Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 21:00
CNS
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JFK
48h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 18:25
JFK
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CNS
33h 05m
2 stops
$2,772Multiple Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 16:30
CNS
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EWR
37h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 15:55
EWR
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CNS
55h 00m
3 stops
$2,975Air Canada
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 18:08
CNS
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EWR
63h 33m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 15:55
EWR
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CNS
55h 00m
3 stops
$2,976Air Canada
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 18:55
CNS
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JFK
69h 20m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 16:15
JFK
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CNS
51h 55m
3 stops
$3,398Emirates
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
Emirates Logo
12:40 - 21:20
CNS
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EWR
46h 40m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 11:50
EWR
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CNS
45h 55m
3 stops
$3,857Emirates
Thu, 2 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to New York

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Cathay Pacific
23 Feb
CNS12:35Cairns
38h 25m
2 stops
JFK12:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 Mar
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,367
Cathay Pacific
3 Apr
CNS12:40Cairns
62h 30m
2 stops
JFK13:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
10 Apr
JFK14:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 05m
2 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
$2,389

Emirates flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Emirates
23 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
51h 55m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 Mar
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
48h 45m
3 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$3,193
Emirates
3 Apr
CNS11:35Cairns
69h 20m
3 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
10 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
51h 55m
3 stops
CNS16:15Cairns
$3,398
Emirates
2 Apr
CNS07:30Cairns
63h 20m
2 stops
JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
9 Apr
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
71h 30m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$3,454

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 15/3

15:35-17:14

2 stops39h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

21:31-11:00

2 stops47h 29m

$1,601

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 15/3

15:35-07:26

2 stops29h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

18:15-11:50

1 stop27h 35m

$1,713

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 15/3

14:50-15:25

3 stops38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

18:15-11:50

2 stops27h 35m

$2,151

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 3/4

12:40-13:10

2 stops62h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

14:55-15:00

2 stops34h 05m

$2,389

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 5/4

19:00-21:00

2 stops40h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

19:20-18:25

2 stops33h 05m

$2,653

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 5/4

11:00-21:00

3 stops48h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/4

19:20-18:25

2 stops33h 05m

$2,772

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sun 5/4

16:35-16:30

2 stops37h 55m

Newark

Sun 12/4

18:55-15:55

3 stops55h 00m

$2,975

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sun 5/4

16:35-18:08

3 stops63h 33m

Newark

Sun 12/4

18:55-15:55

3 stops55h 00m

$2,976

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 3/4

11:35-18:55

3 stops69h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

22:20-16:15

3 stops51h 55m

$3,398

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 2/4

12:40-21:20

3 stops46h 40m

Newark

Thu 9/4

23:55-11:50

3 stops45h 55m

$3,857

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Fastest flight time

27h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 27h 05m
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 27h 05m.

  • 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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