Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $981

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Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:56
CNS
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EWR
25h 56m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 17:15
EWR
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CNS
32h 15m2 stops
$1,795Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:33
CNS
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LGA
30h 33m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:59 - 09:55
LGA
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CNS
45h 56m3 stops
$2,017Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 05:45
CNS
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JFK
33h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 - 05:45
JFK
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CNS
51h 50m3 stops
$2,042Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 07:50
CNS
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LGA
34h 15m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 - 11:35
LGA
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CNS
32h 36m3 stops
$2,042Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 19:05
CNS
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JFK
46h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 08:35
JFK
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CNS
56h 35m2 stops
$2,115Cathay Pacific
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 18:10
CNS
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LGA
42h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 11:00
LGA
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CNS
27h 55m2 stops
$2,117Qantas Airways
Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 15:55
CNS
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JFK
39h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
07:55 - 14:05
JFK
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CNS
39h 10m2 stops
$2,130Qantas Airways
Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:25 - 14:00
EWR
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CNS
28h 35m2 stops
$2,323Air Canada
Thu, 12 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:25 - 14:00
EWR
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CNS
28h 35m2 stops
$2,745Air Canada
Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Emirates Logo
11:45 - 21:10
CNS
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EWR
48h 25m3 stops
Emirates Logo
23:45 - 14:05
EWR
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CNS
47h 20m3 stops
$3,144Emirates
Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
6 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
39h 20m
2 stops
JFK15:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
9 Feb
JFK07:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 10m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
Qantas Airways
17 Feb
CNS14:50Cairns
41h 14m
2 stops
JFK17:04New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK16:44New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 21m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
Qantas Airways
17 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
40h 29m
2 stops
JFK17:04New York John F Kennedy Intl
21 Feb
JFK16:44New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 21m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
6 Feb
CNS18:35Cairns
37h 50m
1 stop
JFK17:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
9 Feb
JFK20:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:20Cairns
Singapore Airlines
6 Feb
CNS18:35Cairns
25h 55m
1 stop
EWR05:30Newark
9 Feb
EWR09:35Newark
40h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
Singapore Airlines
6 Feb
CNS18:35Cairns
37h 50m
1 stop
JFK17:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
9 Feb
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns

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CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 7/2

06:00-16:56

2 stops25h 56m

Newark

Sat 14/2

18:00-17:15

2 stops32h 15m

$1,795

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-21:33

3 stops30h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/2

20:59-09:55

3 stops45h 56m

$2,017

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

10:55-05:45

3 stops51h 50m

$2,042

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 12/2

12:35-07:50

3 stops34h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/2

11:59-11:35

3 stops32h 36m

$2,042

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 17/2

11:25-19:05

1 stop46h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

09:00-08:35

2 stops56h 35m

$2,115

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Fri 6/2

14:50-18:10

2 stops42h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/2

16:05-11:00

2 stops27h 55m

$2,117

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 6/2

15:35-15:55

2 stops39h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

07:55-14:05

2 stops39h 10m

$2,130

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Wed 18/2

18:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

$2,323

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 19/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Mon 23/2

18:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

$2,745

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sat 7/2

11:45-21:10

3 stops48h 25m

Newark

Sat 14/2

23:45-14:05

3 stops47h 20m

$3,144

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $2,312. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Cairns because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $3,001.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cairns to New York flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to New York in the morning for as low as $2,312. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is in the afternoon when prices are around $3,001.

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Cheap Cairns to New York (CNS to NYC) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

25h 56m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 25h 56m
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 25h 56m.

  • 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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