What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Cairns?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cairns

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 26h 05m and 27h 05m, respectively.

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Prices for flights from New York to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

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As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to Cairns Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cairns Airport?

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 New York to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:00 pm - 11:35 amJFK-CNS

47h 35m2 stops

12:35 pm - 9:29 pmCNS-JFK

23h 54m2 stops

$1,384

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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 12

8:29 am - 11:05 pmJFK-CNS

47h 36m2 stops

6:00 am - 6:32 amCNS-JFK

39h 32m2 stops

$1,455

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3:59 pm - 11:40 amLGA-CNS

29h 41m2 stops

12:40 pm - 11:35 pmCNS-LGA

24h 55m2 stops

$1,522Fiji Airways

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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18

7:02 pm - 11:40 amLGA-CNS

26h 38m2 stops

12:40 pm - 11:35 pmCNS-LGA

24h 55m2 stops

$1,535Fiji Airways

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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2

7:30 am - 11:00 amJFK-CNS

36h 30m2 stops

3:35 pm - 6:32 amCNS-JFK

29h 57m2 stops

$1,613Qantas Airways

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6:25 pm - 2:00 pmEWR-CNS

28h 35m2 stops

6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

$1,823Air Canada

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11:05 am - 2:55 pmEWR-CNS

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6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

$1,830Air Canada

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1:20 am - 11:05 pmJFK-CNS

55h 45m2 stops

9:15 am - 3:00 pmCNS-JFK

44h 45m2 stops

$1,892Qatar Airways

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3:59 pm - 11:50 amLGA-CNS

29h 51m2 stops

5:35 pm - 4:01 pmCNS-LGA

37h 26m2 stops

$2,008Qantas Airways

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Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 10

10:00 pm - 11:20 pmJFK-CNS

35h 20m2 stops

9:10 am - 9:00 amCNS-JFK

37h 50m2 stops

$2,232Qatar Airways

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Qantas Airways flights from New York to Cairns

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Qantas Airways

Nov 9

JFK7:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 30m

2 stops

CNS11:00 amCairns

Nov 28

CNS3:35 pmCairns

29h 57m

2 stops

JFK6:32 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,613

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Qantas Airways

Oct 25

LGA3:59 pmNew York LaGuardia

29h 51m

2 stops

CNS11:50 amCairns

Nov 10

CNS5:35 pmCairns

37h 26m

2 stops

LGA4:01 pmNew York LaGuardia

$2,008

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Sep 23

LGA7:02 pmNew York LaGuardia

27h 53m

2 stops

CNS12:55 pmCairns

Sep 30

CNS6:35 pmCairns

38h 24m

2 stops

LGA6:59 pmNew York LaGuardia

$2,104

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Air Canada

Nov 9

EWR6:25 pmNewark

28h 35m

2 stops

CNS2:00 pmCairns

Nov 28

CNS6:00 amCairns

25h 53m

2 stops

EWR4:53 pmNewark

$1,823

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Air Canada

Nov 9

EWR11:05 amNewark

36h 50m

3 stops

CNS2:55 pmCairns

Nov 28

CNS6:00 amCairns

25h 53m

2 stops

EWR4:53 pmNewark

$1,830

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Air Canada

Nov 10

EWR11:58 amNewark

35h 57m

3 stops

CNS2:55 pmCairns

Nov 28

CNS6:00 amCairns

25h 53m

2 stops

EWR4:53 pmNewark

$1,911

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Wed 1/28

9:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops47h 35m

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Thu 2/12

12:35 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,384

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

8:29 am-11:05 pm

2 stops47h 36m

Cairns

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-6:32 am

2 stops39h 32m

$1,455

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LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/11

3:59 pm-11:40 am

2 stops29h 41m

Cairns

Sat 10/18

12:40 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,522

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/23

7:02 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 38m

Cairns

Thu 10/2

12:40 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,535

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

7:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Fri 11/28

3:35 pm-6:32 am

2 stops29h 57m

$1,613

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 11/9

6:25 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,823

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 11/9

11:05 am-2:55 pm

3 stops36h 50m

Cairns

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,830

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/24

1:20 am-11:05 pm

2 stops55h 45m

Cairns

Mon 11/10

9:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops44h 45m

$1,892

New YorkCairns

LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/25

3:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 51m

Cairns

Mon 11/10

5:35 pm-4:01 pm

2 stops37h 26m

$2,008

New YorkCairns

JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

10:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Cairns

Fri 10/17

9:10 am-9:00 am

2 stops37h 50m

$2,232

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,240. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,769.

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Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Cairns flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Cairns in the afternoon for as low as $1,741. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cairns, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,761 per ticket.

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The straight-line distance from New York to Cairns is 9551.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 26h 16m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Cairns Airport?
As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to Cairns Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Cairns Airport?
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 New York to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,240. The most expensive day to fly to Cairns is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,769.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Can stopping save me money on New York to Cairns flights?

You could potentially save up to 60% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Cairns flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Cairns?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cairns

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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 26h 05m and 27h 05m, respectively.

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