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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $2,162

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17:26 - 11:20IAD-CNS
26h 54m2 stops
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06:40 - 21:17CNS-IAD
29h 37m2 stops
$2,162Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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17:26 - 13:35IAD-CNS
30h 09m2 stops
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06:45 - 22:19CNS-IAD
29h 34m2 stops
$2,274Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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20:20 - 05:30IAD-CNS
43h 10m2 stops
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11:00 - 16:05CNS-IAD
43h 05m3 stops
$2,500Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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20:20 - 09:45IAD-CNS
47h 25m3 stops
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11:00 - 16:05CNS-IAD
43h 05m3 stops
$2,589Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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17:26 - 11:00IAD-CNS
26h 34m2 stops
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07:45 - 21:17CNS-IAD
28h 32m2 stops
$2,933Qantas Airways
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Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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17:26 - 11:00IAD-CNS
26h 34m2 stops
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17:35 - 21:17CNS-IAD
42h 42m2 stops
$3,182Qantas Airways
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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
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10:30 - 22:35IAD-CNS
69h 05m2 stops
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15:35 - 08:10CNS-IAD
55h 35m2 stops
$3,217Emirates
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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10:30 - 22:35IAD-CNS
69h 05m2 stops
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15:35 - 08:10CNS-IAD
55h 35m2 stops
$3,219Emirates
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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10:30 - 22:35IAD-CNS
69h 05m2 stops
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15:35 - 08:10CNS-IAD
55h 35m2 stops
$3,222Emirates
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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20:05 - 23:05IAD-CNS
36h 00m2 stops
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09:45 - 08:20CNS-IAD
61h 35m3 stops
$3,589Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

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

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
13 Jan
IAD17:26Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 34m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
20 Jan
CNS07:45Cairns
28h 32m
2 stops
IAD21:17Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,933
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Qantas Airways
1 Dec
IAD17:03Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 47m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
10 Dec
CNS18:30Cairns
43h 13m
2 stops
IAD22:43Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,046
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Qantas Airways
14 Jan
IAD17:26Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 34m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
21 Jan
CNS17:35Cairns
42h 42m
2 stops
IAD21:17Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,182
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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
15 Feb
IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
69h 05m
2 stops
CNS22:35Cairns
19 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
55h 35m
2 stops
IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,217
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Emirates
15 Feb
IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
69h 05m
2 stops
CNS22:35Cairns
19 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
55h 35m
2 stops
IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,219
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Emirates
15 Feb
IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
69h 05m
2 stops
CNS22:35Cairns
19 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
55h 35m
2 stops
IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,222
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IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

17:26-11:20

2 stops26h 54m

Cairns

Mon 19/1

06:40-21:17

2 stops29h 37m

$2,162

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/4

17:26-13:35

2 stops30h 09m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:45-22:19

2 stops29h 34m

$2,274

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/4

20:20-05:30

2 stops43h 10m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

11:00-16:05

3 stops43h 05m

$2,500

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/4

20:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

11:00-16:05

3 stops43h 05m

$2,589

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/1

17:26-11:00

2 stops26h 34m

Cairns

Tue 20/1

07:45-21:17

2 stops28h 32m

$2,933

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 14/1

17:26-11:00

2 stops26h 34m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

17:35-21:17

2 stops42h 42m

$3,182

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

10:30-22:35

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-08:10

2 stops55h 35m

$3,217

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

10:30-22:35

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-08:10

2 stops55h 35m

$3,219

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

10:30-22:35

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-08:10

2 stops55h 35m

$3,222

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 14/1

20:05-23:05

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

09:45-08:20

3 stops61h 35m

$3,589

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Fastest flight time

26h 54m

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns takes 26h 54m
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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 26h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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  • 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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