Flights from Boston to Cairns
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tokyo
- 24h 25m
- two tickets, via Tokyo
- $1,229
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 9,647 mi (15,526 km)
fastest
Via Tokyo
Japan
24h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,229
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Boston to cities closest to Cairns
Boston to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 3,452 mi (5,556 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 30m
from $474
Boston to Tokyo
Tokyo: 3,656 mi (5,884 km) from Cairns, flight 14h
from $572
Boston to Seoul
Seoul: 3,958 mi (6,370 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 45m
from $535
Boston to Beijing
Beijing: 4,358 mi (7,013 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 35m
from $622
Boston to Honolulu
Honolulu: 4,641 mi (7,469 km) from Cairns, flight 11h 10m
from $288
Boston to Anchorage
Anchorage: 6,438 mi (10,361 km) from Cairns, flight 7h 53m
To Cairns from cities closest to Boston
Tokyo to Cairns
Tokyo: 6,707 mi (10,794 km) from Boston, flight 7h 25m
from $249
Osaka to Cairns
Osaka: 6,854 mi (11,031 km) from Boston, flight 7h 15m
Auckland to Cairns
Auckland: 9,000 mi (14,484 km) from Boston, flight 5h 35m
from $295
Port Moresby to Cairns
Port Moresby: 9,195 mi (14,798 km) from Boston, flight 1h 30m
from $167
Townsville to Cairns
Townsville: 9,715 mi (15,635 km) from Boston, flight 2h
from $123
Edward River to Cairns
Edward River: 9,724 mi (15,650 km) from Boston, flight 1h 55m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Cairns?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tokyo.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Cairns?
Via Tokyo: 14h to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 24h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Cairns with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $1,229. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Cairns from Boston?
9,647 mi (15,526 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.