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 27h 43m and 29h 30m, 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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18:58 - 11:40DCA-CNS

26h 42m2 stops

12:40 - 22:59CNS-DCA

24h 19m2 stops

$1,715Fiji Airways

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr

11:04 - 11:40IAD-CNS

34h 36m3 stops

12:40 - 10:47CNS-IAD

36h 07m3 stops

$2,654Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr

15:24 - 16:35BWI-CNS

35h 11m2 stops

18:20 - 22:22CNS-BWI

42h 02m2 stops

$2,811Qantas Airways

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr

17:10 - 11:55IAD-CNS

28h 45m2 stops

13:40 - 22:19CNS-IAD

46h 39m2 stops

$2,811Qantas Airways

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr

16:34 - 09:45DCA-CNS

27h 11m2 stops

15:35 - 22:14CNS-DCA

44h 39m3 stops

$2,915Air New Zealand

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr

17:08 - 09:45BWI-CNS

26h 37m2 stops

11:55 - 22:43CNS-BWI

24h 48m2 stops

$3,001Air New Zealand

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr

10:30 - 10:45IAD-CNS

33h 15m2 stops

11:50 - 08:10CNS-IAD

59h 20m2 stops

$3,128Emirates

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Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

10:30 - 23:05IAD-CNS

45h 35m2 stops

11:50 - 08:10CNS-IAD

59h 20m2 stops

$3,145Emirates

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Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

22:10 - 11:10IAD-CNS

47h 00m2 stops

16:55 - 21:12CNS-IAD

42h 17m2 stops

$3,152United Airlines

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr

18:28 - 23:55BWI-CNS

38h 27m2 stops

06:00 - 23:58CNS-BWI

32h 58m3 stops

$3,573United Airlines

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Wed, 3 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec

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

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Qantas Airways

2 Apr

BWI15:24Baltimore/Washington

35h 11m

2 stops

CNS16:35Cairns

12 Apr

CNS18:20Cairns

42h 02m

2 stops

BWI22:22Baltimore/Washington

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Qantas Airways

3 Apr

IAD17:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

CNS17:35Cairns

12 Apr

CNS12:35Cairns

47h 44m

2 stops

IAD22:19Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,829

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Qantas Airways

2 Apr

BWI15:24Baltimore/Washington

30h 31m

2 stops

CNS11:55Cairns

11 Apr

CNS18:20Cairns

37h 55m

2 stops

BWI18:15Baltimore/Washington

$2,835

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

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Air New Zealand

2 Apr

DCA16:34Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 11m

2 stops

CNS09:45Cairns

11 Apr

CNS15:35Cairns

44h 39m

3 stops

DCA22:14Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Air New Zealand

2 Apr

BWI17:08Baltimore/Washington

26h 37m

2 stops

CNS09:45Cairns

11 Apr

CNS11:55Cairns

24h 48m

2 stops

BWI22:43Baltimore/Washington

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Air New Zealand

3 Apr

IAD15:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 45m

3 stops

CNS14:10Cairns

12 Apr

CNS06:00Cairns

32h 39m

3 stops

IAD00:39Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/4

18:58-11:40

2 stops26h 42m

Cairns

Sat 11/4

12:40-22:59

2 stops24h 19m

$1,715

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

11:04-11:40

3 stops34h 36m

Cairns

Sat 11/4

12:40-10:47

3 stops36h 07m

$2,654

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/4

15:24-16:35

2 stops35h 11m

Cairns

Sun 12/4

18:20-22:22

2 stops42h 02m

$2,811

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

17:10-11:55

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Sat 11/4

13:40-22:19

2 stops46h 39m

$2,811

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/4

16:34-09:45

2 stops27h 11m

Cairns

Sat 11/4

15:35-22:14

3 stops44h 39m

$2,915

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/4

17:08-09:45

2 stops26h 37m

Cairns

Sat 11/4

11:55-22:43

2 stops24h 48m

$3,001

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/2

10:30-10:45

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Wed 11/2

11:50-08:10

2 stops59h 20m

$3,128

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/2

10:30-23:05

2 stops45h 35m

Cairns

Wed 11/2

11:50-08:10

2 stops59h 20m

$3,145

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

22:10-11:10

2 stops47h 00m

Cairns

Sat 11/4

16:55-21:12

2 stops42h 17m

$3,152

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/12

18:28-23:55

2 stops38h 27m

Cairns

Sat 20/12

06:00-23:58

3 stops32h 58m

$3,573

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

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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 10m.
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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