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Cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $511

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Fiji Airways Logo
7:02 pm - 11:40 amLGA-CNS
26h 38m2 stops
Fiji Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 11:35 pmCNS-LGA
24h 55m2 stops
$1,281Fiji Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
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6:20 pm - 11:40 amJFK-CNS
27h 20m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 11:52 pmCNS-JFK
25h 12m2 stops
$1,496
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
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6:20 pm - 11:40 amJFK-CNS
27h 20m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 11:52 pmCNS-JFK
25h 12m2 stops
$1,497
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
Air Canada Logo
6:20 pm - 1:10 pmEWR-CNS
28h 50m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 11:21 pmCNS-EWR
31h 21m2 stops
$1,624Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
Air Canada Logo
6:20 pm - 1:10 pmEWR-CNS
28h 50m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:15 pm - 10:49 pmCNS-EWR
41h 34m3 stops
$1,633Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
Air Canada Logo
6:20 pm - 1:10 pmEWR-CNS
28h 50m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:59 pmCNS-EWR
24h 59m2 stops
$1,751Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 7:45 pmEWR-CNS
45h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:05 amCNS-EWR
33h 05m2 stops
$2,132United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 15
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:55 pmJFK-CNS
39h 55m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 4:20 pmCNS-JFK
48h 20m3 stops
$2,132Qantas Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
Qantas Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 12:55 pmJFK-CNS
28h 35m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
10:55 am - 6:30 amCNS-JFK
33h 35m3 stops
$2,159Qantas Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 7:45 pmEWR-CNS
39h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pmCNS-EWR
27h 15m2 stops
$2,584United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 6

Emirates flights from New York to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on New York to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
Sep 23
JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 35m
2 stops
CNS8:55 pmCairns
Oct 2
CNS6:00 amCairns
50h 55m
3 stops
JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Emirates
Jul 27
JFK10:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
46h 45m
3 stops
CNS11:05 amCairns
Aug 3
CNS7:30 amCairns
49h 25m
3 stops
JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Emirates
Sep 23
EWR11:55 pmNewark
42h 40m
3 stops
CNS8:35 amCairns
Oct 2
CNS9:20 amCairns
50h 00m
3 stops
EWR9:20 pmNewark

Cathay Pacific flights from New York to Cairns

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on New York to Cairns flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Jul 3
JFK1:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 40m
2 stops
CNS8:35 amCairns
Jul 30
CNS7:40 pmCairns
31h 30m
2 stops
JFK1:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Cathay Pacific
Jun 29
JFK1:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
51h 05m
2 stops
CNS7:00 pmCairns
Jul 14
CNS6:50 pmCairns
39h 45m
2 stops
JFK8:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Cathay Pacific
Jul 11
JFK1:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
48h 35m
2 stops
CNS4:30 pmCairns
Aug 30
CNS1:40 pmCairns
44h 55m
2 stops
JFK8:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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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?

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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Best Price Found

$511

Fastest flight time

25h 25m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from New York in the past 72 hours is $511. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,281.
The fastest flight from New York to Cairns takes 25h 25m
There are no direct flights from New York to Cairns. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are New York LaGuardia Airport - Cairns Airport, Newark Airport - Cairns Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is New York to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from New York to Cairns is 9551.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 25h 25m, 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 refresh daily.

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  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from New York to Cairns?


Best airlines flying from New York to Cairns

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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,520Free CancellationRating
7.5
854 reviews
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