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 27h 30m and 27h 30m, respectively.

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

United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Finnair are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cairns

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As of October 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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3:30 pm - 11:00 amJFK-CNS

28h 30m2 stops

11:45 am - 6:33 amCNS-JFK

33h 48m2 stops

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33h 55m2 stops

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27h 59m2 stops

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10:00 am - 2:55 pmEWR-CNS

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26h 00m2 stops

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25h 53m2 stops

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Jan 19

JFK3:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m

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CNS11:00 amCairns

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CNS11:45 amCairns

33h 48m

2 stops

JFK6:33 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Jan 28

JFK7:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 10m

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CNS2:05 pmCairns

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CNS5:35 pmCairns

38h 24m

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Feb 28

JFK8:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 30m

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2 stops

JFK7:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Jan 20

EWR2:00 pmNewark

33h 55m

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CNS2:55 pmCairns

Feb 4

CNS6:00 amCairns

27h 59m

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Jan 20

EWR10:00 amNewark

37h 55m

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CNS2:55 pmCairns

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26h 00m

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Jan 19

EWR8:20 pmNewark

51h 35m

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CNS2:55 pmCairns

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32h 13m

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2 stops33h 48m

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4:30 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 20m

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3:35 pm-5:59 am

2 stops29h 24m

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JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

7:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops39h 10m

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5:35 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops38h 24m

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EWR - CNS

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Newark

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2:00 pm-2:55 pm

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2 stops36h 00m

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1 stop41h 10m

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1 stop46h 40m

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EWR - CNS

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12:00 pm-2:55 pm

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2 stops25h 53m

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

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1:45 am-9:55 am

1 stop41h 10m

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11:25 am-5:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

$1,637

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EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

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9:05 am-2:55 pm

3 stops38h 50m

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6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,790

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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 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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As of October 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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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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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?

United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Finnair are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Cairns

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