How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 29h 15m and 29h 48m, 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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14:38 - 11:00JFK-CNS

29h 22m2 stops

14:50 - 07:28CNS-JFK

30h 38m2 stops

$1,952American Airlines

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Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

17:15 - 14:05JFK-CNS

53h 50m2 stops

07:45 - 14:25CNS-JFK

45h 40m2 stops

$2,169Qantas Airways

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

19:30 - 14:55EWR-CNS

52h 25m2 stops

06:00 - 23:11CNS-EWR

31h 11m2 stops

$2,201United Airlines

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Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

10:00 - 14:00EWR-CNS

37h 00m2 stops

06:00 - 16:55CNS-EWR

25h 55m2 stops

$2,272United Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

01:20 - 08:30JFK-CNS

40h 10m3 stops

15:45 - 13:00CNS-JFK

35h 15m2 stops

$2,407Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

01:45 - 08:30JFK-CNS

39h 45m2 stops

14:35 - 13:00CNS-JFK

36h 25m2 stops

$2,681Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

01:45 - 11:50JFK-CNS

43h 05m2 stops

11:25 - 05:45CNS-JFK

33h 20m1 stop

$2,702Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

01:45 - 11:50JFK-CNS

43h 05m2 stops

11:25 - 12:00CNS-JFK

39h 35m1 stop

$2,707Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

22:20 - 10:45JFK-CNS

69h 25m3 stops

11:20 - 18:55CNS-JFK

46h 35m3 stops

$3,030Emirates

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Sun, 30 Nov - Fri, 30 Jan

23:45 - 10:45EWR-CNS

44h 00m3 stops

11:35 - 21:10CNS-EWR

48h 35m3 stops

$3,036Emirates

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

Qantas Airways flights from New York to Cairns

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Qantas Airways

28 Jan

JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

53h 50m

2 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

12 Feb

CNS07:45Cairns

45h 40m

2 stops

JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

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30 Nov

JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 35m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

30 Jan

CNS15:35Cairns

29h 58m

2 stops

JFK06:33New York John F Kennedy Intl

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2 Mar

JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 35m

2 stops

CNS13:50Cairns

16 Mar

CNS11:35Cairns

65h 50m

3 stops

JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

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United Airlines

2 Mar

EWR19:30Newark

52h 25m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

16 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

31h 11m

2 stops

EWR23:11Newark

$2,201

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United Airlines

28 Jan

EWR10:00Newark

37h 00m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

12 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 55m

2 stops

EWR16:55Newark

$2,272

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28 Feb

EWR12:00Newark

35h 00m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

4 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

32h 11m

2 stops

EWR23:11Newark

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JFK - CNS

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Mon 2/3

14:38-11:00

2 stops29h 22m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

14:50-07:28

2 stops30h 38m

$1,952

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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17:15-14:05

2 stops53h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

07:45-14:25

2 stops45h 40m

$2,169

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 2/3

19:30-14:55

2 stops52h 25m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

06:00-23:11

2 stops31h 11m

$2,201

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

10:00-14:00

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-16:55

2 stops25h 55m

$2,272

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

01:20-08:30

3 stops40h 10m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

15:45-13:00

2 stops35h 15m

$2,407

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

01:45-08:30

2 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

14:35-13:00

2 stops36h 25m

$2,681

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

01:45-11:50

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-05:45

1 stop33h 20m

$2,702

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

01:45-11:50

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

$2,707

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

22:20-10:45

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Fri 30/1

11:20-18:55

3 stops46h 35m

$3,030

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

$3,036

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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 45m, 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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