Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $526

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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
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 8:29 pm
CNS
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EWR
45h 54m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
5:20 pm - 11:55 am
EWR
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CNS
28h 35m
2 stops
$1,068Qantas Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
35h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 1:40 pm
JFK
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CNS
28h 20m
1 stop
$1,073Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
37h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 1:40 pm
JFK
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CNS
28h 20m
1 stop
$1,095Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 3:25 pm
CNS
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JFK
37h 50m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:40 am
JFK
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CNS
47h 20m
2 stops
$1,111Qantas Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29
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
6:00 am - 3:29 pm
CNS
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EWR
47h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:55 am
EWR
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CNS
36h 55m
2 stops
$1,166Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
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
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pm
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:55 pm - 2:55 pm
EWR
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CNS
53h 00m
3 stops
$1,961Air Canada
Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:48 pm
CNS
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EWR
30h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 2:55 pm
EWR
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CNS
53h 55m
2 stops
$2,173United Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21

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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

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Mar 22
CNS12:35 pmCairns
45h 54m
2 stops
EWR8:29 pmNewark
Mar 29
EWR5:20 pmNewark
28h 35m
2 stops
CNS11:55 amCairns
$1,068
Qantas Airways
Mar 22
CNS3:35 pmCairns
37h 50m
3 stops
JFK3:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 29
JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
47h 20m
2 stops
CNS8:40 amCairns
$1,111
Qantas Airways
Mar 19
CNS5:35 pmCairns
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK3:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Mar 26
JFK4:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:50 amCairns
$1,219

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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

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Sun 3/22

12:35 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops45h 54m

Newark

Sun 3/29

5:20 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,068

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 3/22

5:35 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

7:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,073

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 3/22

3:35 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

7:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,095

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Sun 3/22

3:35 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

7:20 pm-8:40 am

2 stops47h 20m

$1,111

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

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-3:29 pm

2 stops47h 29m

Newark

Fri 3/27

9:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops36h 55m

$1,166

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

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Sat 2/21

6:55 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops53h 00m

$1,961

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-9:48 pm

2 stops30h 48m

Newark

Sat 2/21

6:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops53h 55m

$2,173

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Fastest flight time

33h 20m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 33h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to New York. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to New York.
  • How far is Cairns to New York by plane?

    Cairns and New York are 9551.8 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 33h 20m.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to New York.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your New York 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 license 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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