Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Cairns from $590

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Air Canada Logo
8:15 am - 3:55 pmEWR-CNS
41h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:15 pm - 4:59 pmCNS-EWR
35h 44m2 stops
$1,072Air Canada
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Air Canada Logo
8:15 am - 2:10 pmEWR-CNS
39h 55m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS-EWR
25h 53m2 stops
$1,073Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:10 amEWR-CNS
30h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:59 pmCNS-EWR
25h 59m2 stops
$1,600United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:10 amEWR-CNS
31h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:59 pmCNS-EWR
25h 59m2 stops
$1,601United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
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8:15 am - 5:55 amEWR-CNS
31h 40m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 10:00 amCNS-EWR
35h 20m3 stops
$2,276
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 11:05 amEWR-CNS
45h 10m3 stops
Emirates Logo
5:20 pm - 9:20 pmCNS-EWR
42h 00m3 stops
$2,452Emirates
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
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8:15 am - 11:35 pmEWR-CNS
49h 20m2 stops
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11:55 am - 5:10 amCNS-EWR
31h 15m2 stops
$2,751
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 8:35 amEWR-CNS
42h 40m3 stops
Emirates Logo
12:35 pm - 9:10 pmCNS-EWR
47h 35m3 stops
$2,757Emirates
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 11
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 5:00 pmEWR-CNS
41h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 6:00 amCNS-EWR
25h 45m1 stop
$2,860Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 5:00 pmEWR-CNS
41h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 6:00 amCNS-EWR
25h 45m1 stop
$2,863Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19

Air Canada flights from Newark Airport to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Newark Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 14
EWR8:15 amNewark
41h 40m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Sep 21
CNS7:15 pmCairns
35h 44m
2 stops
EWR4:59 pmNewark
Air Canada
Oct 20
EWR8:15 amNewark
39h 55m
2 stops
CNS2:10 pmCairns
Nov 11
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 53m
2 stops
EWR4:53 pmNewark
Air Canada
Sep 14
EWR8:15 amNewark
41h 40m
2 stops
CNS3:55 pmCairns
Sep 21
CNS7:15 pmCairns
41h 34m
3 stops
EWR10:49 pmNewark

Emirates flights from Newark Airport to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Newark Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
Sep 23
EWR11:55 pmNewark
45h 10m
3 stops
CNS11:05 amCairns
Oct 2
CNS5:20 pmCairns
42h 00m
3 stops
EWR9:20 pmNewark
Emirates
Oct 20
EWR11:55 pmNewark
42h 40m
3 stops
CNS8:35 amCairns
Nov 11
CNS12:35 pmCairns
47h 35m
3 stops
EWR9:10 pmNewark

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NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Sun 9/14

8:15 am-3:55 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Cairns

Sun 9/21

7:15 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$1,072

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 10/20

8:15 am-2:10 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,073

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 9/23

2:45 pm-11:10 am

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$1,600

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 9/23

1:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$1,601

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 8/13

8:15 am-5:55 am

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sat 8/16

12:40 pm-10:00 am

3 stops35h 20m

$2,276

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Tue 9/23

11:55 pm-11:05 am

3 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Thu 10/2

5:20 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops42h 00m

$2,452

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Wed 8/13

8:15 am-11:35 pm

2 stops49h 20m

Cairns

Sat 8/16

11:55 am-5:10 am

2 stops31h 15m

$2,751

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Mon 10/20

11:55 pm-8:35 am

3 stops42h 40m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

12:35 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops47h 35m

$2,757

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 9/12

9:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop41h 25m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

6:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

$2,860

NewarkCairns

EWR - CNS

EWRCNS

Newark

Fri 9/12

9:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop41h 25m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

6:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

$2,863

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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 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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Best Price Found

$590

Fastest flight time

26h 05m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Newark Airport in the past 72 hours is $590. The best round-trip flight deal from Newark Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,072.
The fastest flight from Newark Airport to Cairns takes 26h 05m
There are no direct flights from Newark Airport to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Newark Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is Newark to Cairns by plane?

    There are 9544.4 mi between Newark and Cairns. 26h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Newark Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Newark Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • 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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