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 26h 54m and 28h 35m, 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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19:54 - 09:45EWR-CNS

47h 51m2 stops

10:55 - 07:39CNS-EWR

34h 44m2 stops

$2,087

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Sat, 11 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct

21:00 - 11:35JFK-CNS

47h 35m2 stops

12:35 - 21:29CNS-JFK

23h 54m2 stops

$2,115

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

19:02 - 11:40LGA-CNS

26h 38m2 stops

12:40 - 23:35CNS-LGA

24h 55m2 stops

$2,249Fiji Airways

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Tue, 23 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct

19:02 - 11:40LGA-CNS

26h 38m2 stops

12:40 - 23:35CNS-LGA

24h 55m2 stops

$2,260Fiji Airways

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Tue, 23 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct

23:45 - 10:45EWR-CNS

44h 00m3 stops

11:35 - 21:10CNS-EWR

48h 35m3 stops

$2,977Emirates

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

01:35 - 10:45JFK-CNS

42h 10m2 stops

12:00 - 05:45CNS-JFK

32h 45m1 stop

$3,056Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

09:00 - 16:50JFK-CNS

40h 50m2 stops

12:00 - 05:45CNS-JFK

32h 45m1 stop

$3,058Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

16:10 - 18:45EWR-CNS

35h 35m2 stops

06:40 - 18:42CNS-EWR

27h 02m2 stops

$3,120Qantas Airways

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

16:10 - 18:45EWR-CNS

35h 35m2 stops

06:40 - 18:42CNS-EWR

27h 02m2 stops

$3,122Qantas Airways

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

23:45 - 10:45EWR-CNS

44h 00m3 stops

11:35 - 21:10CNS-EWR

48h 35m3 stops

$3,214Emirates

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

Fiji Airways flights from New York to Cairns

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Fiji Airways

23 Sept

LGA19:02New York LaGuardia

26h 38m

2 stops

CNS11:40Cairns

2 Oct

CNS12:40Cairns

24h 55m

2 stops

LGA23:35New York LaGuardia

$2,249

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Fiji Airways

23 Sept

LGA19:02New York LaGuardia

26h 38m

2 stops

CNS11:40Cairns

2 Oct

CNS12:40Cairns

24h 55m

2 stops

LGA23:35New York LaGuardia

$2,260

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Fiji Airways

23 Sept

LGA19:02New York LaGuardia

26h 38m

2 stops

CNS11:40Cairns

2 Oct

CNS12:40Cairns

24h 55m

2 stops

LGA23:35New York LaGuardia

$2,346

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Emirates flights from New York to Cairns

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Emirates

28 Jan

EWR23:45Newark

44h 00m

3 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

12 Feb

CNS11:35Cairns

48h 35m

3 stops

EWR21:10Newark

$2,977

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Emirates

28 Jan

EWR23:45Newark

44h 00m

3 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

12 Feb

CNS11:35Cairns

48h 35m

3 stops

EWR21:10Newark

$3,214

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Emirates

11 Oct

JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

70h 15m

3 stops

CNS10:35Cairns

20 Oct

CNS17:20Cairns

39h 35m

3 stops

JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

$3,345

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 11/10

19:54-09:45

2 stops47h 51m

Cairns

Mon 20/10

10:55-07:39

2 stops34h 44m

$2,087

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

21:00-11:35

2 stops47h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

12:35-21:29

2 stops23h 54m

$2,115

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/9

19:02-11:40

2 stops26h 38m

Cairns

Thu 2/10

12:40-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

$2,249

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/9

19:02-11:40

2 stops26h 38m

Cairns

Thu 2/10

12:40-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

$2,260

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

23:45-10:45

3 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:35-21:10

3 stops48h 35m

$2,977

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

01:35-10:45

2 stops42h 10m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

12:00-05:45

1 stop32h 45m

$3,056

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

09:00-16:50

2 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

12:00-05:45

1 stop32h 45m

$3,058

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

16:10-18:45

2 stops35h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:40-18:42

2 stops27h 02m

$3,120

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

16:10-18:45

2 stops35h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:40-18:42

2 stops27h 02m

$3,122

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

23:45-10:45

3 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:35-21:10

3 stops48h 35m

$3,214

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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 10m, 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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