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 04m and 27h 03m, respectively.

How often are flights from New York to Cairns delayed?

Historically, on average around 46% of flights between New York and Cairns have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 608 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Cairns flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

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

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Cairns flights?

According to our data, China Eastern have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 35% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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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.

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6:15 pm - 5:15 pmEWR Newark-CNS Cairns

32h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:00 am - 4:49 pmCNS Cairns-EWR Newark

25h 49m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,230Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

6:15 pm - 2:00 pmEWR Newark-CNS Cairns

28h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:00 am - 4:49 pmCNS Cairns-EWR Newark

25h 49m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,237Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

6:15 pm - 2:00 pmEWR Newark-CNS Cairns

28h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:00 am - 4:49 pmCNS Cairns-EWR Newark

25h 49m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,280Air Canada

Tue, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 8

6:15 pm - 2:55 pmEWR Newark-CNS Cairns

29h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:00 am - 4:49 pmCNS Cairns-EWR Newark

25h 49m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,283Multiple Airlines

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42h 55m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,293Air Canada

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$1,297Multiple Airlines

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$1,312Multiple Airlines

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$1,337Multiple Airlines

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$1,344Air New Zealand

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10:30 pm - 11:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

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$1,734Qatar Airways

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36h 35m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,797Multiple Airlines

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7:20 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

37h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane

11:40 am - 6:59 amCNS Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 19m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,965Qantas Airways

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1:20 am - 11:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

67h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

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58h 10m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,986Qatar Airways

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44h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

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58h 10m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$2,128Qatar Airways

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11:40 am - 6:59 amCNS Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 19m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$2,442Qantas Airways

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44h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

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$2,454Multiple Airlines

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26h 00m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$2,459Air New Zealand

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6:00 am - 5:00 pmCNS Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 00m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl

$2,482Air New Zealand

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8:55 pm - 9:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns

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$2,507Air New Zealand

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Oct 30

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27h 35m

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$1,522

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25h 45m

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$1,586

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26h 43m

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43h 20m

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$1,614

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Jan 23

EWR6:15 pmNewark

28h 45m

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CNS2:00 pmCairns

Feb 10

CNS3:45 pmCairns

40h 04m

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EWR4:49 pmNewark

$1,344

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Jan 25

EWR8:25 amNewark

41h 25m

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CNS4:50 pmCairns

Feb 8

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31h 57m

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EWR10:57 pmNewark

$1,776

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JFK7:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m

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$1,805

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$1,293

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$1,297

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$1,337

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$1,344

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from New York in the past 72 hours is $565. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,230.

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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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