Cheap flights from Cairns to New York from $2,010

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 12:00
CNS
-
JFK
39h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:45 - 16:50
JFK
-
CNS
48h 05m2 stops
$2,010Cathay Pacific
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 15:01
CNS
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LGA
39h 11m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:59 - 14:05
LGA
-
CNS
30h 06m2 stops
$2,133Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 17:04
CNS
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JFK
40h 29m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:38 - 11:00
JFK
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CNS
27h 22m2 stops
$2,136Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 16:14
CNS
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LGA
40h 24m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:05 - 11:00
LGA
-
CNS
27h 55m2 stops
$2,136Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 17:04
CNS
-
JFK
40h 29m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:38 - 11:00
JFK
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CNS
27h 22m2 stops
$2,138Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:25 - 14:00
EWR
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CNS
28h 35m2 stops
$2,405Air Canada
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:19 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
54h 36m3 stops
$2,574Air Canada
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:53
CNS
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EWR
25h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:30 - 14:55
EWR
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CNS
52h 25m3 stops
$2,620Air Canada
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 21:10
CNS
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EWR
48h 35m3 stops
Emirates Logo
23:45 - 10:45
EWR
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CNS
44h 00m3 stops
$3,152Emirates
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 21:10
CNS
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EWR
48h 35m3 stops
Emirates Logo
23:45 - 10:45
EWR
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CNS
44h 00m3 stops
$3,157Emirates
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to New York

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Qantas Airways
12 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
40h 29m
2 stops
JFK17:04New York John F Kennedy Intl
16 Feb
JFK16:38New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 22m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
Qantas Airways
12 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
40h 29m
2 stops
JFK17:04New York John F Kennedy Intl
16 Feb
JFK16:38New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 22m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
Qantas Airways
12 Feb
CNS17:35Cairns
35h 50m
2 stops
JFK14:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
16 Feb
JFK17:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 35m
3 stops
CNS16:50Cairns

Air Canada flights from Cairns to New York

Our best Air Canada deals on Cairns to New York flight tickets
Air Canada
12 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 53m
2 stops
EWR16:53Newark
16 Feb
EWR19:30Newark
52h 25m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
Air Canada
12 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 53m
2 stops
EWR16:53Newark
16 Feb
EWR18:25Newark
28h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
Air Canada
12 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 53m
2 stops
EWR16:53Newark
16 Feb
EWR18:25Newark
28h 35m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:25-12:00

1 stop39h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

01:45-16:50

2 stops48h 05m

$2,010

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 12/2

14:50-15:01

2 stops39h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 16/2

16:59-14:05

2 stops30h 06m

$2,133

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 12/2

15:35-17:04

2 stops40h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

16:38-11:00

2 stops27h 22m

$2,136

CairnsNew York

CNS - LGA

CNSLGA

Cairns

Thu 12/2

14:50-16:14

2 stops40h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 16/2

16:05-11:00

2 stops27h 55m

$2,136

CairnsNew York

CNS - JFK

CNSJFK

Cairns

Thu 12/2

15:35-17:04

2 stops40h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/2

16:38-11:00

2 stops27h 22m

$2,138

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Mon 16/2

18:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

$2,405

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Mon 16/2

17:19-14:55

3 stops54h 36m

$2,574

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-16:53

2 stops25h 53m

Newark

Mon 16/2

19:30-14:55

3 stops52h 25m

$2,620

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:35-21:10

3 stops48h 35m

Newark

Mon 16/2

23:45-10:45

3 stops44h 00m

$3,152

CairnsNewark

CNS - EWR

CNSEWR

Cairns

Thu 12/2

11:35-21:10

3 stops48h 35m

Newark

Mon 16/2

23:45-10:45

3 stops44h 00m

$3,157

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $2,328. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Cairns because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $3,022.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cairns to New York flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to New York in the morning for as low as $2,328. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is in the afternoon when prices are around $3,022.

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Cheap Cairns to New York (CNS to NYC) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

26h 14m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to New York takes 26h 14m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to New York. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to New York.
  • How far is Cairns to New York by plane?

    A flight from Cairns to New York will travel around 15372.1 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 26h 14m.

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

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to New York were last updated today.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to New York.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York 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 licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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