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 51m and 31h 50m, 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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15:59 - 11:35LGA-CNS

29h 36m2 stops

12:35 - 21:56CNS-LGA

24h 21m2 stops

$1,976Fiji Airways

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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov

18:05 - 11:35LGA-CNS

27h 30m2 stops

12:35 - 21:01CNS-LGA

23h 26m2 stops

$2,052Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

18:30 - 11:35JFK-CNS

27h 05m2 stops

12:35 - 21:30CNS-JFK

23h 55m2 stops

$2,052Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

18:25 - 14:00EWR-CNS

28h 35m2 stops

06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

$2,587Air Canada

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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

18:25 - 14:00EWR-CNS

28h 35m2 stops

06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

$2,619Air Canada

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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

07:45 - 14:55EWR-CNS

40h 10m3 stops

06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

$2,748Air Canada

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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

20:15 - 17:20JFK-CNS

30h 05m2 stops

17:20 - 11:15CNS-JFK

56h 55m3 stops

$2,920Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

23:45 - 10:45EWR-CNS

44h 00m3 stops

11:35 - 21:10CNS-EWR

72h 35m3 stops

$2,962Emirates

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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

$2,963Emirates

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

20:15 - 17:20JFK-CNS

30h 05m2 stops

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

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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

$1,976

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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

$2,400

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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

$3,395

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United Airlines flights from New York to Cairns

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United Airlines

16 Nov

EWR15:00Newark

37h 05m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

10 Dec

CNS06:00Cairns

32h 07m

2 stops

EWR23:07Newark

$3,202

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United Airlines

21 Dec

EWR14:00Newark

29h 15m

2 stops

CNS10:15Cairns

2 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

29h 27m

2 stops

EWR20:27Newark

$22,775

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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

$29,982

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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.
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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