How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 28h 57m and 30h 50m, 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.

$2,188 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in 2026

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18:20 - 11:10

BWI

CNS

26h 50m

2 stops

21:40 - 17:57

CNS

BWI

34h 17m

2 stops

$2,188Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 31 May

19:23 - 18:25

BWI

CNS

33h 02m

2 stops

19:10 - 17:57

CNS

BWI

36h 47m

2 stops

$2,412Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

18:52 - 19:10

BWI

CNS

34h 18m

2 stops

06:00 - 17:40

CNS

BWI

25h 40m

2 stops

$2,617United Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

18:52 - 19:10

BWI

CNS

34h 18m

2 stops

06:00 - 11:50

CNS

BWI

43h 50m

3 stops

$2,649United Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

19:23 - 20:20

BWI

CNS

34h 57m

2 stops

06:00 - 17:57

CNS

BWI

25h 57m

2 stops

$2,652United Airlines

Wed, 24 Jun - Wed, 15 Jul

22:10 - 09:45

IAD

CNS

45h 35m

2 stops

10:55 - 18:58

CNS

IAD

46h 03m

2 stops

$2,671Air New Zealand

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

08:31 - 09:45

IAD

CNS

35h 14m

2 stops

06:50 - 21:17

CNS

IAD

52h 27m

2 stops

$2,682Air New Zealand

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

15:48 - 16:35

BWI

CNS

34h 47m

2 stops

17:00 - 23:37

CNS

BWI

44h 37m

2 stops

$2,908Qantas Airways

Sun, 4 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

17:16 - 12:55

DCA

CNS

29h 39m

2 stops

06:50 - 21:31

CNS

DCA

28h 41m

2 stops

$3,049Qantas Airways

Tue, 30 Jun - Wed, 15 Jul

18:55 - 14:55

DCA

CNS

54h 00m

3 stops

15:45 - 08:57

CNS

DCA

55h 12m

3 stops

$3,196Air Canada

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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

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Air New Zealand

28 Sept

IAD22:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 35m

2 stops

CNS09:45Cairns

12 Oct

CNS10:55Cairns

46h 03m

2 stops

IAD18:58Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,671

Air New Zealand

29 Sept

IAD09:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 15m

2 stops

CNS09:45Cairns

18 Oct

CNS06:50Cairns

55h 50m

2 stops

IAD00:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,682

Air New Zealand

30 Sept

IAD08:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 15m

2 stops

CNS13:40Cairns

12 Oct

CNS10:55Cairns

25h 34m

2 stops

IAD22:29Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,691

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4 Oct

BWI15:48Baltimore/Washington

34h 47m

2 stops

CNS16:35Cairns

23 Oct

CNS17:00Cairns

44h 37m

2 stops

BWI23:37Baltimore/Washington

$2,908

Qantas Airways

28 June

BWI19:11Baltimore/Washington

27h 44m

2 stops

CNS12:55Cairns

15 July

CNS06:50Cairns

26h 35m

2 stops

BWI19:25Baltimore/Washington

$2,979

Qantas Airways

29 June

BWI15:00Baltimore/Washington

31h 55m

2 stops

CNS12:55Cairns

15 July

CNS06:50Cairns

30h 53m

2 stops

BWI23:43Baltimore/Washington

$3,088

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Mon 11/5

18:20-11:10

2 stops26h 50m

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Sun 31/5

21:40-17:57

2 stops34h 17m

$2,188

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Mon 1/6

19:23-18:25

2 stops33h 02m

Cairns

Wed 10/6

19:10-17:57

2 stops36h 47m

$2,412

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/10

18:52-19:10

2 stops34h 18m

Cairns

Fri 23/10

06:00-17:40

2 stops25h 40m

$2,617

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/10

18:52-19:10

2 stops34h 18m

Cairns

Fri 23/10

06:00-11:50

3 stops43h 50m

$2,649

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 24/6

19:23-20:20

2 stops34h 57m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

06:00-17:57

2 stops25h 57m

$2,652

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/9

22:10-09:45

2 stops45h 35m

Cairns

Mon 12/10

10:55-18:58

2 stops46h 03m

$2,671

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/9

08:31-09:45

2 stops35h 14m

Cairns

Tue 13/10

06:50-21:17

2 stops52h 27m

$2,682

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/10

15:48-16:35

2 stops34h 47m

Cairns

Fri 23/10

17:00-23:37

2 stops44h 37m

$2,908

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 30/6

17:16-12:55

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

06:50-21:31

2 stops28h 41m

$3,049

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 24/10

18:55-14:55

3 stops54h 00m

Cairns

Wed 28/10

15:45-08:57

3 stops55h 12m

$3,196

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 28h 15m

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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 28h 15m.
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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