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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Cairnsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EWR - CNS
    26h 15m
    $1,000–3,300

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane JFK - CNS
    29h 59m
    $999–3,264

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PHL - CNS
    29h 48m
    $1,439–4,676

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LGA - CNS
    31h 45m
    $1,240–4,161

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EWR - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    33h 1m
    $1,021–4,437

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane EWR - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    33h 55m
    $1,164–3,542

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration26h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,374 km
  • Duration: 26h 15m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

United Airlines, Jetstar, and five other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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