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 37m and 28h 39m, respectively.

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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15:22 - 11:20

BWI

CNS

29h 58m2 stops

14:35 - 22:59

CNS

BWI

46h 24m2 stops

$2,153Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

17:52 - 11:20

IAD

CNS

27h 28m2 stops

06:00 - 22:53

CNS

IAD

54h 53m3 stops

$2,182Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

17:52 - 14:05

IAD

CNS

30h 13m2 stops

17:35 - 16:50

CNS

IAD

37h 15m2 stops

$2,207Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

17:37 - 16:50

IAD

CNS

33h 13m2 stops

17:35 - 16:50

CNS

IAD

37h 15m2 stops

$2,213Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

15:22 - 16:50

BWI

CNS

35h 28m2 stops

06:00 - 22:59

CNS

BWI

30h 59m3 stops

$2,253Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

17:52 - 14:05

IAD

CNS

30h 13m2 stops

11:45 - 22:53

CNS

IAD

73h 08m3 stops

$2,261Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

15:21 - 11:00

BWI

CNS

28h 39m2 stops

06:00 - 18:18

CNS

BWI

27h 18m3 stops

$2,262Qantas Airways

Fri, 13 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

18:37 - 09:55

DCA

CNS

48h 18m2 stops

11:25 - 18:55

CNS

DCA

46h 30m2 stops

$2,535Cathay Pacific

Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

16:10 - 15:55

IAD

CNS

33h 45m3 stops

06:00 - 21:05

CNS

IAD

29h 05m3 stops

$2,605Air Canada

Fri, 15 May - Sun, 31 May

06:00 - 17:20

BWI

CNS

44h 20m2 stops

18:35 - 06:34

CNS

BWI

50h 59m3 stops

$3,180Singapore Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets

Emirates

21 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 35m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

25 Feb

CNS11:50Cairns

59h 20m

2 stops

IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,005

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Emirates

21 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

55h 05m

2 stops

CNS08:35Cairns

25 Feb

CNS11:50Cairns

59h 20m

2 stops

IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,018

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United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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United Airlines

18 Feb

DCA17:50Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 10m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

25 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

30h 39m

2 stops

DCA21:39Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$3,202

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United Airlines

21 Feb

BWI18:26Baltimore/Washington

53h 29m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

25 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

26h 20m

2 stops

BWI17:20Baltimore/Washington

$3,991

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United Airlines

21 Feb

DCA12:47Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

34h 13m

3 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

25 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 43m

2 stops

DCA16:43Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$4,027

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BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/3

15:22-11:20

2 stops29h 58m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

14:35-22:59

2 stops46h 24m

$2,153

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/3

17:52-11:20

2 stops27h 28m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

06:00-22:53

3 stops54h 53m

$2,182

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/3

17:52-14:05

2 stops30h 13m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

17:35-16:50

2 stops37h 15m

$2,207

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/3

17:37-16:50

2 stops33h 13m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

17:35-16:50

2 stops37h 15m

$2,213

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/3

15:22-16:50

2 stops35h 28m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

06:00-22:59

3 stops30h 59m

$2,253

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/3

17:52-14:05

2 stops30h 13m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

11:45-22:53

3 stops73h 08m

$2,261

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 13/2

15:21-11:00

2 stops28h 39m

Cairns

Fri 20/2

06:00-18:18

3 stops27h 18m

$2,262

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/2

18:37-09:55

2 stops48h 18m

Cairns

Sat 21/2

11:25-18:55

2 stops46h 30m

$2,535

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 15/5

16:10-15:55

3 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

06:00-21:05

3 stops29h 05m

$2,605

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/2

06:00-17:20

2 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

18:35-06:34

3 stops50h 59m

$3,180

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Fastest flight time	27h 01m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 27h 01m

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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 27h 01m.
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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