Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cairns from $786

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United Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 2:55 pmEWR-CNS
54h 26m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:11 pmCNS-EWR
32h 11m2 stops
$1,450United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 2:00 pmEWR-CNS
29h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:13 amCNS-EWR
34h 13m2 stops
$1,478United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 12
Air Canada Logo
7:44 am - 2:55 pmEWR-CNS
40h 11m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS-EWR
25h 53m2 stops
$1,592Air Canada
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Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 8:35 amEWR-CNS
66h 40m3 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 am - 9:20 pmCNS-EWR
47h 45m3 stops
$1,968Emirates
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Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Emirates Logo
11:45 pm - 10:45 amEWR-CNS
44h 00m3 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 am - 9:10 pmCNS-EWR
48h 35m3 stops
$1,975Emirates
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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 12
Air Canada Logo
12:00 pm - 2:55 pmEWR-CNS
36h 55m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS-EWR
24h 53m2 stops
$2,047Air Canada
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Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 5:15 pmEWR-CNS
31h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 8:35 pmCNS-EWR
41h 30m3 stops
$2,243Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:35 amEWR-CNS
39h 20m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 4:36 pmCNS-EWR
47h 51m3 stops
$2,382Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 23
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 5:20 pmEWR-CNS
40h 45m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 6:30 amCNS-EWR
25h 55m1 stop
$2,832Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 5:20 pmEWR-CNS
40h 45m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 5:30 amCNS-EWR
25h 55m1 stop
$3,033Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4

Emirates flights from Newark Airport to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Newark Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
Mar 9
EWR11:55 pmNewark
66h 40m
3 stops
CNS8:35 amCairns
Mar 13
CNS11:35 amCairns
47h 45m
3 stops
EWR9:20 pmNewark
Emirates
Jan 28
EWR11:45 pmNewark
44h 00m
3 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
Feb 12
CNS11:35 amCairns
48h 35m
3 stops
EWR9:10 pmNewark
Emirates
Dec 3
EWR11:45 pmNewark
47h 20m
3 stops
CNS2:05 pmCairns
Dec 10
CNS3:35 pmCairns
44h 35m
3 stops
EWR9:10 pmNewark

Air Canada flights from Newark Airport to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Newark Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
Feb 28
EWR7:44 amNewark
40h 11m
3 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Mar 4
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 53m
2 stops
EWR4:53 pmNewark
Air Canada
Mar 9
EWR12:00 pmNewark
36h 55m
3 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Mar 13
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 53m
2 stops
EWR4:53 pmNewark
Air Canada
Feb 28
EWR2:20 pmNewark
33h 35m
3 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Mar 4
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 53m
2 stops
EWR4:53 pmNewark

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 2/28

5:29 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops54h 26m

Cairns

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-11:11 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,450

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 1/28

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Cairns

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-1:13 am

2 stops34h 13m

$1,478

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 2/28

7:44 am-2:55 pm

3 stops40h 11m

Cairns

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,592

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 3/9

11:55 pm-8:35 am

3 stops66h 40m

Cairns

Fri 3/13

11:35 am-9:20 pm

3 stops47h 45m

$1,968

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 1/28

11:45 pm-10:45 am

3 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Thu 2/12

11:35 am-9:10 pm

3 stops48h 35m

$1,975

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 3/9

12:00 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$2,047

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 1/28

6:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Thu 2/12

6:05 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$2,243

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 12/16

5:15 am-11:35 am

3 stops39h 20m

Cairns

Tue 12/23

7:45 am-4:36 pm

3 stops47h 51m

$2,382

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 3/9

10:35 am-5:20 pm

1 stop40h 45m

Cairns

Fri 3/13

6:35 pm-6:30 am

1 stop25h 55m

$2,832

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sat 2/28

9:35 am-5:20 pm

1 stop40h 45m

Cairns

Wed 3/4

6:35 pm-5:30 am

1 stop25h 55m

$3,033

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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 Newark Airport 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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There are no direct flights from Newark Airport to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Newark Airport to Cairns.
  • How far is Newark to Cairns by plane?

    There are 9544.4 mi between Newark and Cairns. 28h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Newark Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Newark Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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