Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $1,906

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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:40
CNS
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EWR
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 08:30
EWR
-
CNS
48h 25m
2 stops
$1,906Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 16 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:40
CNS
-
EWR
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 21:00
EWR
-
CNS
36h 55m
2 stops
$1,942Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 15 May
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
$2,045Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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
$2,050Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
11:50 - 16:20
CNS
-
JFK
42h 30m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 16:55
JFK
-
CNS
31h 35m
2 stops
$2,208Qantas Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Sun, 17 May
Qantas Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:20
CNS
-
JFK
39h 25m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 14:10
JFK
-
CNS
28h 50m
2 stops
$2,241Qantas Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 07:50
CNS
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LGA
53h 15m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:25 - 15:55
LGA
-
CNS
42h 30m
3 stops
$2,646Air Canada
Sat, 2 May - Thu, 14 May
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:04
CNS
-
EWR
28h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 13:00
EWR
-
CNS
51h 00m
2 stops
$2,657United Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Sun, 17 May
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 05:53
CNS
-
EWR
37h 53m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:15 - 11:10
EWR
-
CNS
48h 55m
2 stops
$2,663United Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
-
EWR
25h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
53h 00m
3 stops
$2,679Air Canada
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
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
$2,045
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
$2,050
Cathay Pacific
17 Feb
CNS11:25Cairns
46h 40m
1 stop
JFK19:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
64h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$2,149

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
28 Apr
CNS14:55Cairns
39h 25m
2 stops
JFK16:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
13 May
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 50m
2 stops
CNS14:10Cairns
$2,208
Qantas Airways
28 Apr
CNS17:40Cairns
36h 40m
3 stops
JFK16:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
18 May
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 50m
2 stops
CNS14:10Cairns
$2,241
Qantas Airways
14 Mar
CNS15:35Cairns
37h 50m
3 stops
JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Mar
JFK18:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 50m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$2,260

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Price

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 30/4

15:35-16:40

2 stops39h 05m

Newark

Sat 16/5

18:05-08:30

2 stops48h 25m

$1,906

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 30/4

15:35-16:40

2 stops39h 05m

Newark

Fri 15/5

18:05-21:00

2 stops36h 55m

$1,942

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

09:00-08:35

2 stops56h 35m

$2,045

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

09:00-08:35

2 stops56h 35m

$2,050

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 28/4

11:50-16:20

2 stops42h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

19:20-16:55

2 stops31h 35m

$2,208

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 28/4

14:55-16:20

3 stops39h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

19:20-14:10

2 stops28h 50m

$2,241

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Sat 2/5

16:35-07:50

3 stops53h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 14/5

07:25-15:55

3 stops42h 30m

$2,646

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-20:04

2 stops28h 04m

Newark

Sun 17/5

20:00-13:00

2 stops51h 00m

$2,657

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-05:53

2 stops37h 53m

Newark

Tue 12/5

20:15-11:10

2 stops48h 55m

$2,663

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

$2,679

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Fastest flight time

24h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 24h 40m
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 40m.

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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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