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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 6:30 am
CNS
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JFK
36h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:20 am
JFK
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CNS
26h 50m
2 stops
$1,065Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 6:09 am
CNS
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JFK
28h 34m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 11:05 am
JFK
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CNS
28h 35m
2 stops
$1,137American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
35h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:50 am
JFK
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CNS
36h 05m
2 stops
$1,175Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 10:39 pm
CNS
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JFK
31h 39m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
9:45 am - 2:55 pm
JFK
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CNS
39h 10m
3 stops
$1,192Air Canada
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
39h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:55 am
JFK
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CNS
27h 40m
1 stop
$1,202Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Qantas Airways Logo
5:35 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
35h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 11:50 am
JFK
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CNS
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,219Qantas Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
35h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 10:25 pm
JFK
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CNS
38h 10m
2 stops
$1,270Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
37h 50m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 11:50 am
JFK
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CNS
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,295Qantas Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 5:45 am
CNS
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JFK
33h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 8:35 am
JFK
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CNS
56h 35m
2 stops
$1,312Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 5:45 am
CNS
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JFK
33h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 8:35 am
JFK
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CNS
56h 35m
2 stops
$1,314Cathay Pacific
Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21

Emirates flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Emirates
Feb 14
CNS2:50 pmCairns
43h 05m
3 stops
JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 18
JFK10:40 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
$2,312
Emirates
Feb 14
CNS2:50 pmCairns
43h 05m
3 stops
JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 18
JFK10:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 15m
3 stops
CNS8:35 amCairns
$2,321
Emirates
Mar 19
CNS11:35 amCairns
45h 20m
3 stops
JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 26
JFK10:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
46h 30m
3 stops
CNS10:50 amCairns
$2,364

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 17
CNS11:25 amCairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK5:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 21
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS8:35 amCairns
$1,312
Cathay Pacific
Feb 17
CNS11:25 amCairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK5:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 21
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS8:35 amCairns
$1,314
Cathay Pacific
Feb 17
CNS11:25 amCairns
33h 20m
1 stop
JFK5:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Feb 21
JFK1:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
60h 10m
2 stops
CNS4:50 pmCairns
$1,326

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CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/5

9:05 am-6:30 am

2 stops36h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

4:30 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,065

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-6:09 am

2 stops28h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/27

4:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,137

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sat 3/21

6:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/28

8:45 am-10:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

$1,175

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-10:39 pm

3 stops31h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

9:45 am-2:55 pm

3 stops39h 10m

$1,192

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 3/20

2:25 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops39h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/27

6:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop27h 40m

$1,202

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/19

5:35 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/26

4:30 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

$1,219

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Fri 3/20

5:35 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/27

6:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,270

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 3/19

3:35 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/26

4:30 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

$1,295

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 2/17

11:25 am-5:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops56h 35m

$1,312

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Tue 2/17

11:25 am-5:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops56h 35m

$1,314

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Fastest flight time

33h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 33h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
  • How far is Cairns to New York John F Kennedy Intl by plane?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl is 9565.0 mi away from Cairns. Flights usually cover this in 33h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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