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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $2,450

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Air Canada Logo
08:25 - 13:10IAD-CNS
38h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 06:31CNS-IAD
38h 31m2 stops
$2,450Air Canada
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Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Logo
17:15 - 11:35IAD-CNS
27h 20m2 stops
Logo
12:35 - 22:18CNS-IAD
24h 43m2 stops
$2,464
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Logo
22:11 - 17:30IAD-CNS
52h 19m3 stops
Logo
18:05 - 21:20CNS-IAD
42h 15m3 stops
$2,471
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Air Canada Logo
08:25 - 13:10IAD-CNS
38h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
19:15 - 21:25CNS-IAD
40h 10m3 stops
$2,767Air Canada
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Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
United Airlines Logo
18:03 - 23:55IAD-CNS
38h 52m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 00:56CNS-IAD
33h 56m2 stops
$3,064United Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
American Airlines Logo
17:03 - 11:50IAD-CNS
27h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:06CNS-IAD
39h 31m2 stops
$3,090American Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Logo
22:05 - 23:05IAD-CNS
35h 00m2 stops
Logo
06:45 - 16:10CNS-IAD
47h 25m2 stops
$3,149
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Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 10:35IAD-CNS
57h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:20 - 08:40CNS-IAD
53h 20m2 stops
$3,158Emirates
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Sat, 18 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 10:35IAD-CNS
57h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:20 - 08:40CNS-IAD
53h 20m2 stops
$3,160Emirates
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Sat, 18 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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21:00 - 09:45IAD-CNS
46h 45m3 stops
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06:45 - 08:40CNS-IAD
63h 55m2 stops
$3,242
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Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep

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
57h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
22 Oct
CNS17:20Cairns
53h 20m
2 stops
IAD08:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,158
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Emirates
18 Oct
IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
57h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
22 Oct
CNS17:20Cairns
53h 20m
2 stops
IAD08:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,160
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Air Canada flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
1 Sept
IAD08:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 45m
2 stops
CNS13:10Cairns
19 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
38h 31m
2 stops
IAD06:31Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,450
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Air Canada
1 Sept
IAD08:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 45m
2 stops
CNS13:10Cairns
19 Sept
CNS19:15Cairns
40h 10m
3 stops
IAD21:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,767
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Air Canada
1 Sept
IAD14:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
35h 30m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
19 Sept
CNS19:15Cairns
40h 10m
3 stops
IAD21:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,327
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

08:25-13:10

2 stops38h 45m

Cairns

Fri 19/9

06:00-06:31

2 stops38h 31m

$2,450

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/1

17:15-11:35

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Sat 24/1

12:35-22:18

2 stops24h 43m

$2,464

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

22:11-17:30

3 stops52h 19m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:05-21:20

3 stops42h 15m

$2,471

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

08:25-13:10

2 stops38h 45m

Cairns

Fri 19/9

19:15-21:25

3 stops40h 10m

$2,767

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

18:03-23:55

2 stops38h 52m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

06:00-00:56

2 stops33h 56m

$3,064

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

17:03-11:50

2 stops27h 47m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

15:35-16:06

2 stops39h 31m

$3,090

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

22:05-23:05

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Fri 19/9

06:45-16:10

2 stops47h 25m

$3,149

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/10

10:55-10:35

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

17:20-08:40

2 stops53h 20m

$3,158

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/10

10:55-10:35

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

17:20-08:40

2 stops53h 20m

$3,160

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

21:00-09:45

3 stops46h 45m

Cairns

Fri 19/9

06:45-08:40

2 stops63h 55m

$3,242

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Cheap Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns (IAD to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$2,450

Fastest flight time

27h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cairns

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The best flight deal from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,450
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns takes 27h 20m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport - Cairns Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)
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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 27h 20m 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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