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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $2,334

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Qantas Airways Logo
17:37 - 14:05
IAD
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CNS
29h 28m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 17:19
CNS
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IAD
40h 44m
2 stops
$2,334Qantas Airways
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
17:37 - 11:00
IAD
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CNS
26h 23m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 22:53
CNS
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IAD
43h 18m
2 stops
$2,382Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 08:30
IAD
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CNS
69h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 16:55
CNS
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IAD
35h 40m
2 stops
$2,442Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 08:30
IAD
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CNS
54h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:55
CNS
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IAD
69h 10m
3 stops
$2,496Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 08:30
IAD
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CNS
69h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 15:55
CNS
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IAD
59h 40m
2 stops
$2,560Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 08:30
IAD
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CNS
69h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:55
CNS
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IAD
45h 10m
3 stops
$2,778Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 14:55
IAD
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CNS
37h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:55
CNS
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IAD
69h 10m
3 stops
$2,808Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Emirates Logo
10:30 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
33h 15m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:50 - 08:10
CNS
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IAD
59h 20m
2 stops
$3,058Emirates
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Emirates Logo
10:30 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
33h 15m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 08:00
CNS
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IAD
59h 25m
2 stops
$3,079Emirates
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 13:40
IAD
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CNS
30h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:13
CNS
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IAD
35h 03m
2 stops
$3,128Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Fri, 19 Jun

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
28 Feb
IAD17:37Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 28m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
7 Mar
CNS15:35Cairns
40h 44m
2 stops
IAD17:19Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,334
Qantas Airways
2 Mar
IAD17:37Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 23m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
9 Mar
CNS17:35Cairns
43h 18m
2 stops
IAD22:53Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,382
Qantas Airways
10 May
IAD17:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
51h 55m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
18 May
CNS13:40Cairns
47h 48m
2 stops
IAD23:28Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$6,177

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
21 Feb
IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
25 Feb
CNS11:50Cairns
59h 20m
2 stops
IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,058
Emirates
1 Mar
IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
8 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
59h 25m
2 stops
IAD08:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,079

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IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

17:37-14:05

2 stops29h 28m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

15:35-17:19

2 stops40h 44m

$2,334

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

17:37-11:00

2 stops26h 23m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

17:35-22:53

2 stops43h 18m

$2,382

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

20:05-08:30

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

19:15-16:55

2 stops35h 40m

$2,442

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/3

10:40-08:30

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

09:45-15:55

3 stops69h 10m

$2,496

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

20:05-08:30

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

19:15-15:55

2 stops59h 40m

$2,560

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

20:05-08:30

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

09:45-15:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,778

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/3

10:40-14:55

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

09:45-15:55

3 stops69h 10m

$2,808

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

10:30-10:45

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

11:50-08:10

2 stops59h 20m

$3,058

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/3

10:30-10:45

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

11:35-08:00

2 stops59h 25m

$3,079

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 23/5

17:30-13:40

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Fri 19/6

19:10-16:13

2 stops35h 03m

$3,128

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

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Fastest flight time

30h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns takes 30h 10m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns.
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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 30h 10m 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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