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Fiji Airways Logo
15:59 - 11:35LGA-CNS
29h 36m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:35 - 21:56CNS-LGA
24h 21m2 stops
$1,976Fiji Airways
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 11:35LGA-CNS
27h 30m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 21:01CNS-LGA
23h 26m2 stops
$2,052Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 11:35JFK-CNS
27h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 21:30CNS-JFK
23h 55m2 stops
$2,052Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:25 - 14:00EWR-CNS
28h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR
25h 53m2 stops
$2,587Air Canada
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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Air Canada Logo
18:25 - 14:00EWR-CNS
28h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR
25h 53m2 stops
$2,619Air Canada
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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Air Canada Logo
07:45 - 14:55EWR-CNS
40h 10m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR
25h 53m2 stops
$2,748Air Canada
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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:15 - 17:20JFK-CNS
30h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:20 - 11:15CNS-JFK
56h 55m3 stops
$2,920Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb
Emirates Logo
23:45 - 10:45EWR-CNS
44h 00m3 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 21:10CNS-EWR
72h 35m3 stops
$2,962Emirates
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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb
Emirates Logo
23:45 - 10:45EWR-CNS
44h 00m3 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 21:10CNS-EWR
48h 35m3 stops
$2,963Emirates
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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:15 - 17:20JFK-CNS
30h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 11:15CNS-JFK
55h 40m2 stops
$2,995Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

Fiji Airways flights from New York to Cairns

Our best Fiji Airways deals on New York to Cairns flight tickets
Fiji Airways
1 Nov
LGA15:59New York LaGuardia
29h 36m
2 stops
CNS11:35Cairns
8 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
24h 21m
2 stops
LGA21:56New York LaGuardia
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
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

United Airlines flights from New York to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
16 Nov
EWR15:00Newark
37h 05m
2 stops
CNS19:05Cairns
10 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
32h 07m
2 stops
EWR23:07Newark
United Airlines
21 Dec
EWR14:00Newark
29h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:15Cairns
2 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
29h 27m
2 stops
EWR20:27Newark
United Airlines
21 Dec
LGA15:35New York LaGuardia
32h 20m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
2 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
32h 35m
3 stops
LGA23:35New York LaGuardia

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New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/11

15:59-11:35

2 stops29h 36m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

12:35-21:56

2 stops24h 21m

$1,976

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/10

18:05-11:35

2 stops27h 30m

Cairns

Thu 6/11

12:35-21:01

2 stops23h 26m

$2,052

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/10

18:30-11:35

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Thu 6/11

12:35-21:30

2 stops23h 55m

$2,052

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 28/2

18:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

$2,587

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 28/2

18:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

$2,619

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 28/2

07:45-14:55

3 stops40h 10m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

$2,748

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

20:15-17:20

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

17:20-11:15

3 stops56h 55m

$2,920

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

23:45-10:45

3 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:35-21:10

3 stops72h 35m

$2,962

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

$2,963

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

20:15-17:20

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

18:35-11:15

2 stops55h 40m

$2,995

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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 16m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    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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