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

Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, 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 New York or Newark, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 26h 51m and 31h 50m, respectively.

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

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As of September 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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6:05 pm - 11:35 amLGA-CNS

27h 30m2 stops

12:35 pm - 9:01 pmCNS-LGA

23h 26m2 stops

$1,369Multiple Airlines

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6:30 pm - 11:35 amJFK-CNS

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23h 55m2 stops

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6:00 am - 7:38 pmCNS-EWR

28h 38m3 stops

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7:02 pm - 11:40 amLGA-CNS

26h 38m2 stops

12:40 pm - 11:35 pmCNS-LGA

24h 55m2 stops

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7:20 pm - 1:00 pmJFK-CNS

27h 40m2 stops

2:50 pm - 2:30 pmCNS-JFK

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7:02 pm - 11:40 amLGA-CNS

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6:20 pm - 2:10 pmEWR-CNS

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6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS-EWR

25h 53m2 stops

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5:25 pm - 10:30 pmCNS-JFK

43h 05m2 stops

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48h 30m3 stops

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36h 40m2 stops

$3,101Qatar Airways

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Fiji Airways flights from New York to Cairns

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Fiji Airways

Sep 23

LGA7:02 pmNew York LaGuardia

26h 38m

2 stops

CNS11:40 amCairns

Oct 2

CNS12:40 pmCairns

24h 55m

2 stops

LGA11:35 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,534

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Sep 23

LGA7:02 pmNew York LaGuardia

26h 38m

2 stops

CNS11:40 amCairns

Oct 2

CNS12:40 pmCairns

24h 55m

2 stops

LGA11:35 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,596

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Oct 20

JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 40m

2 stops

CNS1:00 pmCairns

Nov 10

CNS2:50 pmCairns

38h 40m

2 stops

JFK2:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,547

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Oct 14

JFK5:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

CNS11:55 amCairns

Oct 21

CNS5:30 pmCairns

36h 50m

2 stops

JFK4:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,740

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Oct 20

LGA2:59 pmNew York LaGuardia

30h 56m

2 stops

CNS11:55 amCairns

Nov 10

CNS2:50 pmCairns

40h 11m

2 stops

LGA4:01 pmNew York LaGuardia

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6:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 30m

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12:35 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops23h 26m

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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6:30 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 05m

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12:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

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EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Thu 10/30

10:06 am-11:35 am

3 stops35h 29m

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6:00 am-7:38 pm

3 stops28h 38m

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LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/23

7:02 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 38m

Cairns

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12:40 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 55m

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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7:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Cairns

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2:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,547

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LGA - CNS

LGACNS

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/23

7:02 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 38m

Cairns

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12:40 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,596

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

5:30 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

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5:30 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,740

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EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

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6:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 50m

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2 stops25h 53m

$1,826

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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1:20 am-11:20 pm

2 stops56h 00m

Cairns

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5:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,922

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JFK - CNS

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

1:20 am-3:50 pm

3 stops48h 30m

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4:30 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops36h 40m

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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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The straight-line distance from New York to Cairns is 9551.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 26h 12m, 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 September 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?

Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, 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 New York or Newark, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 26h 51m and 31h 50m, respectively.

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