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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $2,364

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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 10:45
BWI
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CNS
29h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 22:59
CNS
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BWI
29h 14m
2 stops
$2,364Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:52 - 23:05
IAD
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CNS
39h 13m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 22:53
CNS
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IAD
30h 13m
2 stops
$2,419Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 14:05
BWI
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CNS
31h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:20 - 14:30
CNS
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BWI
44h 10m
2 stops
$2,438Qantas Airways
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
11:36 - 23:05
DCA
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CNS
44h 29m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 18:41
CNS
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DCA
40h 06m
2 stops
$2,438Qantas Airways
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:37 - 23:05
IAD
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CNS
38h 28m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:20 - 22:53
CNS
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IAD
52h 33m
2 stops
$2,438Qantas Airways
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 23:05
BWI
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CNS
40h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 14:30
CNS
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BWI
37h 55m
2 stops
$2,440Qantas Airways
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:59 - 23:05
DCA
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CNS
40h 06m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 14:53
CNS
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DCA
36h 18m
2 stops
$2,440Qantas Airways
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 11:10
IAD
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CNS
32h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:25
CNS
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IAD
24h 25m
2 stops
$2,951United Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul
United Airlines Logo
15:01 - 11:10
IAD
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CNS
30h 09m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:25
CNS
-
IAD
24h 25m
2 stops
$2,952United Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:20
BWI
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CNS
44h 20m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 06:34
CNS
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BWI
50h 59m
3 stops
$6,276Singapore Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

Qantas Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
21 Feb
BWI15:20Baltimore/Washington
31h 45m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
25 Feb
CNS09:20Cairns
44h 10m
2 stops
BWI14:30Baltimore/Washington
$2,438
Qantas Airways
21 Feb
BWI15:20Baltimore/Washington
40h 45m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
25 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
37h 55m
2 stops
BWI14:30Baltimore/Washington
$2,440
Qantas Airways
23 Mar
DCA15:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 01m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
30 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
31h 00m
3 stops
DCA23:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,766

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
26 June
IAD12:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
10 July
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 25m
2 stops
IAD16:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,951
United Airlines
26 June
IAD15:01Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 09m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
10 July
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 25m
2 stops
IAD16:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,952
United Airlines
26 June
IAD17:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 15m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
10 July
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 25m
2 stops
IAD16:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,005

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/3

15:20-10:45

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

07:45-22:59

2 stops29h 14m

$2,364

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 20/3

17:52-23:05

2 stops39h 13m

Cairns

Thu 26/3

06:40-22:53

2 stops30h 13m

$2,419

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/2

15:20-14:05

2 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

09:20-14:30

2 stops44h 10m

$2,438

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

11:36-23:05

2 stops44h 29m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

17:35-18:41

2 stops40h 06m

$2,438

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

17:37-23:05

2 stops38h 28m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

09:20-22:53

2 stops52h 33m

$2,438

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/2

15:20-23:05

2 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

15:35-14:30

2 stops37h 55m

$2,440

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

15:59-23:05

2 stops40h 06m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

17:35-14:53

2 stops36h 18m

$2,440

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

12:35-11:10

2 stops32h 35m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:00-16:25

2 stops24h 25m

$2,951

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

15:01-11:10

2 stops30h 09m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:00-16:25

2 stops24h 25m

$2,952

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/2

06:00-17:20

2 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

18:35-06:34

3 stops50h 59m

$6,276

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How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Baltimore or Washington, D.C., and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 27h 35m and 31h 33m, respectively.

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Fastest flight time

27h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 27h 15m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 15201.1 km away from Washington, D.C.. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 27h 15m.

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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