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 28h 25m 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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18:25 - 17:15EWR-CNS

31h 50m2 stops

18:05 - 16:53CNS-EWR

37h 48m2 stops

$2,005Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

18:25 - 17:15EWR-CNS

31h 50m2 stops

18:05 - 20:35CNS-EWR

41h 30m3 stops

$2,014Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

18:25 - 17:15EWR-CNS

31h 50m2 stops

18:05 - 16:53CNS-EWR

37h 48m2 stops

$2,055Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

11:00 - 11:50JFK-CNS

33h 50m2 stops

17:00 - 16:29CNS-JFK

38h 29m2 stops

$2,060Qantas Airways

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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

18:25 - 17:15EWR-CNS

31h 50m2 stops

18:05 - 21:59CNS-EWR

42h 54m3 stops

$2,066Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

08:29 - 12:55JFK-CNS

38h 26m2 stops

13:40 - 16:29CNS-JFK

40h 49m2 stops

$2,162Qantas Airways

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Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

02:00 - 15:55JFK-CNS

47h 55m2 stops

12:10 - 22:55CNS-JFK

48h 45m2 stops

$2,362ANA

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Mon, 6 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

18:25 - 14:00EWR-CNS

28h 35m2 stops

06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

$2,417Air Canada

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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

07:44 - 14:55EWR-CNS

40h 11m3 stops

06:00 - 16:53CNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

$2,426Air Canada

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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

01:45 - 16:50JFK-CNS

48h 05m2 stops

11:25 - 12:00CNS-JFK

39h 35m1 stop

$2,646Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

Air Canada flights from New York to Cairns

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Air Canada

7 Apr

EWR18:20Newark

26h 50m

2 stops

CNS11:10Cairns

15 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 16m

2 stops

EWR17:16Newark

$2,020

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Air Canada

7 Apr

EWR15:00Newark

34h 55m

3 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

15 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 16m

2 stops

EWR17:16Newark

$2,031

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Air Canada

7 Apr

EWR15:30Newark

29h 40m

3 stops

CNS11:10Cairns

15 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

27h 58m

3 stops

EWR19:58Newark

$2,341

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Cathay Pacific flights from New York to Cairns

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Cathay Pacific

27 Jan

JFK01:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

48h 05m

2 stops

CNS16:50Cairns

12 Feb

CNS11:25Cairns

39h 35m

1 stop

JFK12:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,646

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Cathay Pacific

27 Jan

JFK01:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

48h 05m

2 stops

CNS16:50Cairns

12 Feb

CNS11:25Cairns

39h 35m

1 stop

JFK12:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,658

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Cathay Pacific

11 Dec

JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

CNS09:55Cairns

18 Dec

CNS11:25Cairns

39h 35m

1 stop

JFK12:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

18:25-17:15

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

18:05-16:53

2 stops37h 48m

$2,005

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

18:25-17:15

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

18:05-20:35

3 stops41h 30m

$2,014

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

18:25-17:15

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

18:05-16:53

2 stops37h 48m

$2,055

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

11:00-11:50

2 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Thu 18/12

17:00-16:29

2 stops38h 29m

$2,060

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 28/1

18:25-17:15

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

18:05-21:59

3 stops42h 54m

$2,066

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

08:29-12:55

2 stops38h 26m

Cairns

Wed 15/4

13:40-16:29

2 stops40h 49m

$2,162

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/4

02:00-15:55

2 stops47h 55m

Cairns

Wed 15/4

12:10-22:55

2 stops48h 45m

$2,362

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

$2,417

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 28/2

07:44-14:55

3 stops40h 11m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

$2,426

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

01:45-16:50

2 stops48h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

$2,646

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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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