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Cheap flights from New York to Cairns from $691

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Cairns departing on 8/27. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:05 pm - 3:00 pmEWR  Newark-CNS Cairns
30h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:00 am - 9:03 pmCNS  Cairns-EWR Newark
29h 03m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,353Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:05 pm - 3:00 pmEWR  Newark-CNS Cairns
30h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:55 pm - 4:33 pmCNS  Cairns-EWR Newark
35h 38m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,364Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:05 pm - 3:00 pmEWR  Newark-CNS Cairns
30h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:10 pm - 8:48 pmCNS  Cairns-EWR Newark
40h 38m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,550Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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10:00 pm - 11:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
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9:00 pm - 8:50 amCNS  Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
49h 50m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,605Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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9:59 pm - 11:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns
47h 56m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:50 am - 4:20 pmCNS  Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
47h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$1,777Qantas Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17
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7:20 pm - 1:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns
28h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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5:40 pm - 4:20 pmCNS  Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
60h 40m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$1,794Qantas Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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11:00 am - 4:30 amEWR  Newark-CNS Cairns
27h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Tokyo Narita
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6:10 pm - 7:00 pmCNS  Cairns-EWR Newark
38h 50m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,806Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:20 pm - 3:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CNS Cairns
29h 40m3 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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5:40 pm - 4:20 pmCNS  Cairns-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
60h 40m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
$1,817Qantas Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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6:05 pm - 11:10 amEWR  Newark-CNS Cairns
27h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:10 pm - 4:33 pmCNS  Cairns-EWR Newark
36h 23m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
$1,830Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:05 pm - 11:10 amEWR  Newark-CNS Cairns
27h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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6:10 pm - 10:30 pmCNS  Cairns-EWR Newark
42h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,838Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17

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Qantas Airways flights from New York to Cairns

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Qantas Airways
Oct 1
JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
CNS3:00 pmCairns
Oct 8
CNS2:40 pmCairns
39h 40m
2 stops
JFK4:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,676
Qantas Airways
Oct 1
JFK7:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
CNS3:00 pmCairns
Oct 8
CNS3:45 pmCairns
38h 35m
3 stops
JFK4:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,707
Qantas Airways
Oct 2
JFK9:59 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
47h 56m
2 stops
CNS11:55 amCairns
Oct 17
CNS6:50 amCairns
47h 30m
2 stops
JFK4:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,777

Air New Zealand flights from New York to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on New York to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Oct 1
JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
46h 50m
1 stop
CNS9:45 amCairns
Oct 8
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 35m
2 stops
JFK6:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$2,038
Air New Zealand
Sep 12
EWR10:45 amNewark
34h 00m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
Sep 18
CNS6:50 amCairns
29h 53m
3 stops
EWR10:43 pmNewark
$2,170
Air New Zealand
Oct 2
LGA3:45 pmNew York LaGuardia
28h 00m
2 stops
CNS9:45 amCairns
Oct 17
CNS6:00 amCairns
31h 15m
3 stops
LGA11:15 pmNew York LaGuardia
$2,227

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NewarkCairns

EWR Newark - CNS Cairns

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 9/28

6:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-9:03 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,353

NewarkCairns

EWR Newark - CNS Cairns

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 9/27

6:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Sun 10/4

6:55 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$1,364

NewarkCairns

EWR Newark - CNS Cairns

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 9/27

6:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Sun 10/4

6:10 pm-8:48 pm

3 stops40h 38m

$1,550

New YorkCairns

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CNS Cairns

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

10:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Cairns

Fri 9/18

9:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops49h 50m

$1,605

New YorkCairns

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CNS Cairns

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/2

9:59 pm-11:55 am

2 stops47h 56m

Cairns

Sat 10/17

6:50 am-4:20 pm

2 stops47h 30m

$1,777

New YorkCairns

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CNS Cairns

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

7:20 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Cairns

Fri 9/18

5:40 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops60h 40m

$1,794

NewarkCairns

EWR Newark - CNS Cairns

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 9/28

11:00 am-4:30 am

2 stops27h 30m

Cairns

Mon 10/5

6:10 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops38h 50m

$1,806

New YorkCairns

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CNS Cairns

JFKCNS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Fri 9/18

5:40 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops60h 40m

$1,817

NewarkCairns

EWR Newark - CNS Cairns

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 10/3

6:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Sat 10/17

6:10 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops36h 23m

$1,830

NewarkCairns

EWR Newark - CNS Cairns

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 10/3

6:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Sat 10/17

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$1,838

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The fastest flight from New York to Cairns takes 27h 05m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Cairns

  • 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 27h 05m, 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.

  • 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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