How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as New York or Newark, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 31h 10m and 31h 15m, respectively.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cairns Airport?

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 New York to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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15:30 - 11:00JFK-CNS

28h 30m2 stops

11:45 - 06:33CNS-JFK

33h 48m2 stops

$1,816Qantas Airways

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Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

16:30 - 11:50JFK-CNS

28h 20m2 stops

11:45 - 05:59CNS-JFK

33h 14m2 stops

$1,869Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

08:30 - 11:00JFK-CNS

35h 30m2 stops

11:45 - 07:15CNS-JFK

34h 30m2 stops

$1,908Qantas Airways

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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

14:00 - 14:55EWR-CNS

33h 55m2 stops

06:00 - 18:59CNS-EWR

27h 59m2 stops

$1,963United Airlines

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Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

12:00 - 14:55EWR-CNS

35h 55m2 stops

06:00 - 16:56CNS-EWR

25h 56m2 stops

$1,968United Airlines

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Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

08:00 - 11:00LGA-CNS

36h 00m2 stops

14:50 - 16:07CNS-LGA

40h 17m2 stops

$2,264American Airlines

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Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

17:00 - 11:35LGA-CNS

27h 35m2 stops

12:35 - 21:01CNS-LGA

23h 26m2 stops

$2,267Fiji Airways

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Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov

01:45 - 09:55JFK-CNS

41h 10m1 stop

11:25 - 19:05CNS-JFK

46h 40m1 stop

$2,436Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

01:45 - 09:55JFK-CNS

41h 10m1 stop

11:25 - 05:45CNS-JFK

33h 20m1 stop

$2,512Cathay Pacific

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Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

17:00 - 11:35LGA-CNS

27h 35m2 stops

12:35 - 21:53CNS-LGA

24h 18m2 stops

$3,134Fiji Airways

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Qantas Airways

19 Jan

JFK15:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

2 Feb

CNS11:45Cairns

33h 48m

2 stops

JFK06:33New York John F Kennedy Intl

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28 Feb

JFK08:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 30m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

4 Mar

CNS11:45Cairns

34h 30m

2 stops

JFK07:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

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21 Jan

JFK09:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 30m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

31 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

39h 33m

2 stops

JFK06:33New York John F Kennedy Intl

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United Airlines

20 Jan

EWR14:00Newark

33h 55m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

4 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 59m

2 stops

EWR18:59Newark

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20 Jan

EWR12:00Newark

35h 55m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

5 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 56m

2 stops

EWR16:56Newark

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19 Jan

EWR20:20Newark

51h 35m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

2 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

32h 13m

2 stops

EWR23:13Newark

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JFK - CNS

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

15:30-11:00

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

11:45-06:33

2 stops33h 48m

$1,816

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

16:30-11:50

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:45-05:59

2 stops33h 14m

$1,869

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

08:30-11:00

2 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:45-07:15

2 stops34h 30m

$1,908

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 20/1

14:00-14:55

2 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Wed 4/2

06:00-18:59

2 stops27h 59m

$1,963

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 20/1

12:00-14:55

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Thu 5/2

06:00-16:56

2 stops25h 56m

$1,968

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/2

08:00-11:00

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Mon 9/2

14:50-16:07

2 stops40h 17m

$2,264

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/11

17:00-11:35

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Thu 13/11

12:35-21:01

2 stops23h 26m

$2,267

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

01:45-09:55

1 stop41h 10m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

11:25-19:05

1 stop46h 40m

$2,436

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

01:45-09:55

1 stop41h 10m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

$2,512

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/12

17:00-11:35

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Thu 8/1

12:35-21:53

2 stops24h 18m

$3,134

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How far is New York to Cairns by plane?
New York and Cairns are 15372.1 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 26h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cairns Airport?
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 New York to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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