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 29h 42m and 34h 03m, 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.

$1,015 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in 2026

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14:53 - 12:55

IAD

CNS

32h 02m

2 stops

19:10 - 20:24

CNS

IAD

39h 14m

2 stops

$2,134Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

18:58 - 18:25

DCA

CNS

33h 27m

2 stops

13:40 - 18:59

CNS

DCA

43h 19m

2 stops

$2,135Qantas Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

07:26 - 18:25

BWI

CNS

44h 59m

2 stops

13:40 - 21:29

CNS

BWI

45h 49m

2 stops

$2,138Qantas Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

21:00 - 23:20

IAD

CNS

36h 20m

2 stops

21:00 - 15:40

CNS

IAD

56h 40m

2 stops

$2,167Qatar Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

15:55 - 12:55

BWI

CNS

31h 00m

2 stops

13:40 - 23:41

CNS

BWI

48h 01m

2 stops

$2,194Qantas Airways

Mon, 17 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

15:55 - 13:40

BWI

CNS

31h 45m

2 stops

06:50 - 18:34

CNS

BWI

25h 44m

2 stops

$2,220Qantas Airways

Sat, 15 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

19:20 - 12:55

BWI

CNS

27h 35m

2 stops

13:40 - 23:41

CNS

BWI

48h 01m

2 stops

$2,233Qantas Airways

Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

21:00 - 18:25

IAD

CNS

55h 25m

2 stops

19:50 - 15:55

CNS

IAD

59h 05m

2 stops

$2,247Qatar Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 10 Dec

08:29 - 15:00

IAD

CNS

40h 31m

2 stops

19:10 - 20:25

CNS

IAD

39h 15m

3 stops

$2,253Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

19:20 - 12:55

BWI

CNS

27h 35m

2 stops

06:50 - 18:34

CNS

BWI

25h 44m

2 stops

$2,304Qantas Airways

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

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

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Qantas Airways

7 Sept

DCA18:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

33h 27m

2 stops

CNS18:25Cairns

14 Sept

CNS13:40Cairns

43h 19m

2 stops

DCA18:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,135

Qantas Airways

7 Sept

BWI07:26Baltimore/Washington

44h 59m

2 stops

CNS18:25Cairns

14 Sept

CNS13:40Cairns

45h 49m

2 stops

BWI21:29Baltimore/Washington

$2,138

Qantas Airways

17 Aug

BWI15:55Baltimore/Washington

31h 00m

2 stops

CNS12:55Cairns

23 Aug

CNS13:40Cairns

48h 01m

2 stops

BWI23:41Baltimore/Washington

$2,194

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Air New Zealand

7 Sept

IAD17:48Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 07m

3 stops

CNS16:55Cairns

14 Sept

CNS17:40Cairns

50h 15m

3 stops

IAD05:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,196

Air New Zealand

16 Aug

BWI08:00Baltimore/Washington

36h 45m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

22 Aug

CNS17:00Cairns

37h 35m

2 stops

BWI16:35Baltimore/Washington

$3,213

Air New Zealand

15 Aug

BWI15:04Baltimore/Washington

29h 41m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

22 Aug

CNS17:00Cairns

37h 35m

2 stops

BWI16:35Baltimore/Washington

$3,281

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IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

14:53-12:55

2 stops32h 02m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

19:10-20:24

2 stops39h 14m

$2,134

Washington, D.C.Cairns

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/9

18:58-18:25

2 stops33h 27m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

13:40-18:59

2 stops43h 19m

$2,135

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/9

07:26-18:25

2 stops44h 59m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

13:40-21:29

2 stops45h 49m

$2,138

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

21:00-23:20

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

21:00-15:40

2 stops56h 40m

$2,167

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 17/8

15:55-12:55

2 stops31h 00m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

13:40-23:41

2 stops48h 01m

$2,194

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 15/8

15:55-13:40

2 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

06:50-18:34

2 stops25h 44m

$2,220

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/8

19:20-12:55

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

13:40-23:41

2 stops48h 01m

$2,233

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/9

21:00-18:25

2 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Thu 10/12

19:50-15:55

2 stops59h 05m

$2,247

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

08:29-15:00

2 stops40h 31m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

19:10-20:25

3 stops39h 15m

$2,253

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/8

19:20-12:55

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

06:50-18:34

2 stops25h 44m

$2,304

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 29h 42m

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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 42m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport?
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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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