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 31h 05m and 33h 47m, respectively.

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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.

$1,039 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in 2026

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15:50 - 12:55

BWI

CNS

31h 05m

2 stops

13:40 - 21:34

CNS

BWI

45h 54m

2 stops

$2,219Qantas Airways

Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug

15:55 - 22:25

BWI

CNS

40h 30m

2 stops

06:50 - 23:41

CNS

BWI

30h 51m

2 stops

$2,223Multiple Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

15:55 - 22:25

BWI

CNS

40h 30m

2 stops

19:10 - 21:29

CNS

BWI

40h 19m

2 stops

$2,326Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

06:15 - 22:25

BWI

CNS

50h 10m

3 stops

19:10 - 21:34

CNS

BWI

40h 24m

2 stops

$2,347Multiple Airlines

Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug

10:40 - 10:35

BWI

CNS

33h 55m

3 stops

06:45 - 23:41

CNS

BWI

30h 56m

2 stops

$2,350Multiple Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

15:45 - 11:10

IAD

CNS

29h 25m

3 stops

06:00 - 21:18

CNS

IAD

29h 18m

3 stops

$2,553Air Canada

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

15:08 - 11:55

IAD

CNS

30h 47m

3 stops

15:45 - 05:32

CNS

IAD

27h 47m

2 stops

$2,799American Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

18:00 - 13:40

IAD

CNS

29h 40m

2 stops

10:55 - 00:30

CNS

IAD

27h 35m

2 stops

$2,806Air New Zealand

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

06:35 - 13:40

IAD

CNS

41h 05m

2 stops

10:55 - 22:30

CNS

IAD

25h 35m

2 stops

$2,853Air New Zealand

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

10:55 - 22:45

IAD

CNS

69h 50m

2 stops

07:30 - 08:40

CNS

IAD

63h 10m

2 stops

$3,040Emirates

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

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

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Qantas Airways

1 Aug

BWI15:50Baltimore/Washington

31h 05m

2 stops

CNS12:55Cairns

7 Aug

CNS13:40Cairns

45h 54m

2 stops

BWI21:34Baltimore/Washington

$2,219

Qantas Airways

21 Sept

BWI11:23Baltimore/Washington

33h 12m

3 stops

CNS10:35Cairns

1 Oct

CNS06:45Cairns

25h 56m

2 stops

BWI18:41Baltimore/Washington

$2,475

Qantas Airways

18 Sept

BWI15:57Baltimore/Washington

30h 58m

2 stops

CNS12:55Cairns

1 Oct

CNS06:50Cairns

25h 51m

2 stops

BWI18:41Baltimore/Washington

$2,499

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Air Canada

1 Sept

IAD15:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 25m

3 stops

CNS11:10Cairns

8 Sept

CNS06:00Cairns

29h 18m

3 stops

IAD21:18Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,553

Air Canada

30 Aug

IAD13:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 00m

3 stops

CNS11:10Cairns

6 Sept

CNS19:15Cairns

40h 09m

3 stops

IAD21:24Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$4,075

Air Canada

21 Sept

IAD17:17Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 53m

3 stops

CNS11:10Cairns

1 Oct

CNS19:15Cairns

39h 10m

3 stops

IAD20:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$4,156

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Sat 1/8

15:50-12:55

2 stops31h 05m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

13:40-21:34

2 stops45h 54m

$2,219

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 31/8

15:55-22:25

2 stops40h 30m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

06:50-23:41

2 stops30h 51m

$2,223

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/9

15:55-22:25

2 stops40h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

19:10-21:29

2 stops40h 19m

$2,326

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/8

06:15-22:25

3 stops50h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

19:10-21:34

2 stops40h 24m

$2,347

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 31/8

10:40-10:35

3 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

06:45-23:41

2 stops30h 56m

$2,350

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/9

15:45-11:10

3 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

06:00-21:18

3 stops29h 18m

$2,553

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/10

15:08-11:55

3 stops30h 47m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

15:45-05:32

2 stops27h 47m

$2,799

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

18:00-13:40

2 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Thu 1/10

10:55-00:30

2 stops27h 35m

$2,806

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/10

06:35-13:40

2 stops41h 05m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

10:55-22:30

2 stops25h 35m

$2,853

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 21/9

10:55-22:45

2 stops69h 50m

Cairns

Thu 1/10

07:30-08:40

2 stops63h 10m

$3,040

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 29h 40m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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 29h 40m.
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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