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 26h 11m and 35h 22m, respectively.

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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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18:52 - 20:20

BWI

CNS

35h 28m

2 stops

20:40 - 16:35

CNS

BWI

33h 55m

2 stops

$2,514Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

08:19 - 11:05

DCA

CNS

36h 46m

2 stops

11:50 - 20:00

CNS

DCA

46h 10m

2 stops

$2,534Qantas Airways

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

18:52 - 20:20

BWI

CNS

35h 28m

2 stops

06:00 - 17:40

CNS

BWI

25h 40m

2 stops

$2,535United Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

15:25 - 11:05

DCA

CNS

29h 40m

2 stops

11:50 - 15:59

CNS

DCA

42h 09m

2 stops

$2,555Qantas Airways

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

18:52 - 20:20

BWI

CNS

35h 28m

2 stops

06:00 - 11:50

CNS

BWI

43h 50m

3 stops

$2,563United Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

18:59 - 11:10

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CNS

26h 11m

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06:00 - 07:09

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BWI

39h 09m

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CNS

46h 25m

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BWI

44h 47m

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CNS

57h 20m

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10:55 - 07:20

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IAD

34h 25m

2 stops

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22:18 - 09:45

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CNS

45h 27m

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10:55 - 07:21

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IAD

34h 26m

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$2,762Air New Zealand

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

18:55 - 14:55

DCA

CNS

54h 00m

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15:45 - 22:37

CNS

DCA

44h 52m

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$4,284Air Canada

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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24 Oct

DCA08:19Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

36h 46m

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28 Oct

CNS11:50Cairns

46h 10m

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DCA20:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,534

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24 Oct

DCA15:25Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 40m

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42h 09m

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23 Sept

BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington

46h 25m

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8 Oct

CNS12:40Cairns

44h 47m

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$2,652

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1 Oct

IAD22:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

57h 20m

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34h 25m

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$2,734

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1 Oct

IAD22:18Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 27m

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CNS09:45Cairns

17 Oct

CNS10:55Cairns

34h 26m

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$2,762

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17 July

IAD08:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 05m

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24 July

CNS14:40Cairns

48h 15m

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IAD00:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,684

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2 stops35h 28m

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20:40-16:35

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2 stops46h 10m

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2 stops42h 09m

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2 stops39h 09m

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06:00-18:25

3 stops46h 25m

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12:40-19:27

2 stops44h 47m

$2,652

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IADCNS

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22:10-21:30

2 stops57h 20m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

10:55-07:20

2 stops34h 25m

$2,734

Washington, D.C.Cairns

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IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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22:18-09:45

2 stops45h 27m

Cairns

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10:55-07:21

2 stops34h 26m

$2,762

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18:55-14:55

3 stops54h 00m

Cairns

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15:45-22:37

3 stops44h 52m

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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 26h 11m.
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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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