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Route details
15383 km
Distance
Weather now
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+86°F
Broken clouds
Airports
CNS
5km
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Flight prices to Cairns
Typically the return flight to Cairns costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Cairns flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that May might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $813 to $918. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be May with a price range of $813 – $918.
Is Cairns an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from New York to Cairns with other routes:
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Direct flights to Cairns
We could not found any direct flights to Cairns from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Australia).
No direct flights to Cairns
Airports in Cairns and New York
Cairns has 1 airport and New York has 5 airports.
Cairns
New York
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
5 km from Cairns city center.
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Taxi~10 min.
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Shuttle~10 min.
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Which airport in Cairns is better?
The closest airport to Cairns city center is Cairns International Airport (CNS) with 5 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Cairns International Airport (CNS), trip will take 10 min.
Planning a trip to Cairns? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Cairns looks currently:
Fri, 21 November
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+86°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
56 %
Sat, 22 November
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+88°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
47 %
Sun, 23 November
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+90°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
54 %
Mon, 24 November
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+91°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
51 %
Tue, 25 November
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+93°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
45 %
Wed, 26 November
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+91°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
51 %
Thu, 27 November
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+91°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
50 %
Fri, 28 November
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+90°F
Rain
4 m/s
54 %
Sat, 29 November
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+91°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
53 %
Sun, 30 November
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+91°F
Rain
4 m/s
56 %
Mon, 01 December
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+91°F
Rain
3 m/s
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Tue, 02 December
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+91°F
Rain
4 m/s
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Wed, 03 December
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+90°F
Rain
4 m/s
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Thu, 04 December
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+91°F
Rain
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Fri, 05 December
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+91°F
Rain
4 m/s
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Sat, 06 December
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+88°F
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4 m/s
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FAQ
Flying to Cairns? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Cairns has?
There are 1 of airport in Cairns: Cairns International Airport. The closest one is Cairns International Airport which is 5 km away.
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How far is it to fly to Cairns?
A passenger flying direct to Cairns will travel around 15383 km if flying from New York.
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How long does it take to travel to Cairns?
You should expect a flight time around NaN if you are flying from New York.
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What’s the weather like in Cairns?
On average you could expect +70°F in July to +84°F in November. Currently, it is Broken clouds and +86°F in Cairns.
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Are there any direct flights to Cairns?
No, there are no direct flights to Cairns if you are flying from New York.
Cairns guide
Cairns themes
This is what Cairns is known for:
Location
Cairns is located in Australia, 15383 km away from New York:
Cairns time zone
Cairns jest o 15 godziny przed New York, gdzie teraz jest 18:42
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18:42 (EST -5)Time in Cairns right now
Currency and exchange rate
100 Australian Dollar equals 64.51 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 155.01 Australian Dollar.
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$100 = $64.51Exchange rate
Visa to Australia
E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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E-visa is requiredFor US citizens
Language in Australia
Official language in Australia is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
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Safety
Some areas of Cairns might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
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Cairns pros and cons
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