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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $977

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns departing on 3/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 11:50
BWI
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CNS
29h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 21:34
CNS
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BWI
28h 44m
2 stops
$2,072Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:50 - 11:40
IAD
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CNS
35h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 12:47
CNS
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IAD
38h 07m
3 stops
$2,072Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:09 - 18:25
BWI
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CNS
41h 16m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:24
CNS
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BWI
44h 24m
3 stops
$2,388Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
15:50 - 11:50
BWI
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CNS
30h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:50 - 21:34
CNS
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BWI
28h 44m
2 stops
$2,407Qantas Airways
Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 13:40
BWI
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CNS
31h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:34
CNS
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BWI
29h 34m
3 stops
$2,529Qantas Airways
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 12:55
BWI
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CNS
27h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 23:41
CNS
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BWI
48h 01m
2 stops
$2,672Qantas Airways
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
10:58 - 10:45
DCA
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CNS
33h 47m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:13
CNS
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DCA
24h 18m
2 stops
$2,858Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
15:02 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
29h 43m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:45
CNS
-
IAD
24h 50m
2 stops
$2,858Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:50 - 22:25
IAD
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CNS
46h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:20
CNS
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IAD
40h 20m
3 stops
$2,900Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 09:45
BWI
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CNS
35h 45m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 - 22:34
CNS
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BWI
25h 39m
2 stops
$3,059Air New Zealand
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

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Air New Zealand flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
20 Aug
DCA10:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
33h 47m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
27 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
24h 18m
2 stops
DCA22:13Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,858
Air New Zealand
10 Oct
BWI08:00Baltimore/Washington
35h 45m
2 stops
CNS09:45Cairns
24 Oct
CNS10:55Cairns
25h 39m
2 stops
BWI22:34Baltimore/Washington
$3,059
Air New Zealand
6 Aug
DCA14:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
10 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
24h 20m
2 stops
DCA22:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$3,326

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

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
25 July
BWI15:50Baltimore/Washington
30h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
15 Aug
CNS06:50Cairns
28h 44m
2 stops
BWI21:34Baltimore/Washington
$2,407
Qantas Airways
22 Aug
BWI15:55Baltimore/Washington
31h 45m
2 stops
CNS13:40Cairns
29 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
29h 34m
3 stops
BWI21:34Baltimore/Washington
$2,529
Qantas Airways
20 Aug
BWI19:20Baltimore/Washington
27h 35m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
27 Aug
CNS13:40Cairns
48h 01m
2 stops
BWI23:41Baltimore/Washington
$2,672

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BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 22/8

15:55-11:50

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

06:50-21:34

2 stops28h 44m

$2,072

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

09:50-11:40

3 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

12:40-12:47

3 stops38h 07m

$2,072

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 22/8

11:09-18:25

3 stops41h 16m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

06:00-12:24

3 stops44h 24m

$2,388

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 25/7

15:50-11:50

2 stops30h 00m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

06:50-21:34

2 stops28h 44m

$2,407

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 22/8

15:55-13:40

2 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

06:00-21:34

3 stops29h 34m

$2,529

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 20/8

19:20-12:55

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

13:40-23:41

2 stops48h 01m

$2,672

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/8

10:58-10:45

2 stops33h 47m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

11:55-22:13

2 stops24h 18m

$2,858
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/8

15:02-10:45

2 stops29h 43m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

11:55-22:45

2 stops24h 50m

$2,858

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

09:50-22:25

3 stops46h 35m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

06:00-08:20

3 stops40h 20m

$2,900

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/10

08:00-09:45

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Sat 24/10

10:55-22:34

2 stops25h 39m

$3,059

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Cairns (WAS to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

28h 41m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 28h 41m
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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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 28h 41m.

  • 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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