Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,011

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20:05 - 08:30IAD-CNS
45h 25m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:55CNS-IAD
45h 10m3 stops
$2,764Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
17:10 - 14:05IAD-CNS
30h 55m2 stops
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14:50 - 16:09CNS-IAD
39h 19m2 stops
$2,901Qantas Airways
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Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 08:30IAD-CNS
54h 50m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 16:55CNS-IAD
69h 10m3 stops
$2,943Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 23:20IAD-CNS
36h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:20 - 16:55CNS-IAD
37h 35m2 stops
$3,133Qatar Airways
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 20:55IAD-CNS
44h 00m2 stops
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19:40 - 08:40CNS-IAD
51h 00m2 stops
$3,264Emirates
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Sat, 18 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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10:55 - 22:50IAD-CNS
45h 55m2 stops
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19:40 - 08:40CNS-IAD
51h 00m2 stops
$3,266Emirates
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Sat, 18 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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13:00 - 09:45IAD-CNS
30h 45m2 stops
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10:55 - 05:38CNS-IAD
32h 43m2 stops
$4,112Air New Zealand
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
13:00 - 09:45IAD-CNS
30h 45m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:40 - 00:33CNS-IAD
43h 53m3 stops
$4,528Air New Zealand
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Air Canada Logo
22:06 - 14:55IAD-CNS
49h 49m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 21:05CNS-IAD
39h 50m3 stops
$4,780Air Canada
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Fri, 9 Jan - Mon, 4 May
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 08:40IAD-CNS
45h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 08:40CNS-IAD
37h 20m2 stops
$7,500Qatar Airways
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
18 Oct
IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
44h 00m
2 stops
CNS20:55Cairns
22 Oct
CNS19:40Cairns
51h 00m
2 stops
IAD08:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Emirates
18 Oct
IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
45h 55m
2 stops
CNS22:50Cairns
22 Oct
CNS19:40Cairns
51h 00m
2 stops
IAD08:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Qatar Airways flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
21 Oct
IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 20m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
28 Oct
CNS17:20Cairns
37h 35m
2 stops
IAD16:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Qatar Airways
4 Oct
IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
45h 40m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
11 Oct
CNS09:20Cairns
37h 20m
2 stops
IAD08:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

20:05-08:30

3 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:45-15:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,764

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

17:10-14:05

2 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Sun 15/3

14:50-16:09

2 stops39h 19m

$2,901

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

11:40-08:30

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Sun 15/3

09:45-16:55

3 stops69h 10m

$2,943

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

21:00-23:20

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Tue 28/10

17:20-16:55

2 stops37h 35m

$3,133

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/10

10:55-20:55

2 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

19:40-08:40

2 stops51h 00m

$3,264

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/10

10:55-22:50

2 stops45h 55m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

19:40-08:40

2 stops51h 00m

$3,266

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/10

13:00-09:45

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sat 11/10

10:55-05:38

2 stops32h 43m

$4,112

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/10

13:00-09:45

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sat 11/10

18:40-00:33

3 stops43h 53m

$4,528

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/1

22:06-14:55

3 stops49h 49m

Cairns

Mon 4/5

19:15-21:05

3 stops39h 50m

$4,780

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/10

21:00-08:40

2 stops45h 40m

Cairns

Sat 11/10

09:20-08:40

2 stops37h 20m

$7,500

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  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairns by plane?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Cairns are 15165.6 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 28h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport 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 Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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