Flights from New York to Cairns
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tokyo
- 24h 50m
- two tickets, via Tokyo
- $757
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 9,559 mi (15,383 km)
fastest
Via Tokyo
Japan
24h 50m
with the connection
New York to Tokyo
flight 14h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Cairns: Narita International.
Tokyo to Cairns
flight 7h 25m
two ticketsfrom $757
Via Auckland
New Zealand
26h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,155
Via Sydney
Australia
29h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $917
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 New York to cities closest to Cairns
New York to Sydney
Sydney: 1,219 mi (1,961 km) from Cairns, flight 23h
from $587
New York to Auckland
Auckland: 2,239 mi (3,604 km) from Cairns, flight 17h 50m
from $665
New York to Manila
Manila: 2,757 mi (4,437 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 50m
from $444
New York to Singapore
Singapore: 3,124 mi (5,028 km) from Cairns, flight 19h 13m
from $434
New York to Taipei
Taipei: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Cairns, flight 17h
from $456
New York to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 3,452 mi (5,556 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 5m
from $423
To Cairns from cities closest to New York
Tokyo to Cairns
Tokyo: 6,743 mi (10,852 km) from New York, flight 7h 25m
from $249
Osaka to Cairns
Osaka: 6,899 mi (11,103 km) from New York, flight 7h 15m
Auckland to Cairns
Auckland: 8,820 mi (14,194 km) from New York, flight 5h 35m
from $295
Port Moresby to Cairns
Port Moresby: 9,124 mi (14,683 km) from New York, flight 1h 30m
from $167
Rockhampton to Cairns
Rockhampton: 9,605 mi (15,458 km) from New York, flight 3h 45m
from $217
Townsville to Cairns
Townsville: 9,616 mi (15,475 km) from New York, flight 2h
from $123
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New York 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 New York to Cairns?
Via Tokyo: 14h 25m to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 24h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New York to Cairns with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $757. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between New York and Cairns?
Tokyo (24h 50m total), Auckland (26h 25m total) and Sydney (29h 5m total).
How far is Cairns from New York?
9,559 mi (15,383 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.