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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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15:21 - 16:50

BWI

CNS

34h 29m

2 stops

17:35 - 18:13

CNS

BWI

38h 38m

2 stops

$2,207Qantas Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

14:14 - 14:05

DCA

CNS

32h 51m

2 stops

14:50 - 13:54

CNS

DCA

38h 04m

2 stops

$2,207Qantas Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

15:59 - 11:20

DCA

CNS

28h 21m

2 stops

17:35 - 16:25

CNS

DCA

36h 50m

2 stops

$2,238Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

14:14 - 11:00

DCA

CNS

29h 46m

2 stops

14:50 - 14:54

CNS

DCA

38h 04m

2 stops

$2,383Qantas Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

17:37 - 11:00

IAD

CNS

26h 23m

2 stops

17:35 - 22:53

CNS

IAD

43h 18m

2 stops

$2,383Qantas Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

20:05 - 08:30

IAD

CNS

69h 25m

3 stops

19:15 - 16:55

CNS

IAD

35h 40m

2 stops

$2,443Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

20:29 - 10:45

IAD

CNS

48h 16m

2 stops

18:20 - 21:37

CNS

IAD

41h 17m

2 stops

$2,729Air New Zealand

Sat, 16 May - Mon, 1 Jun

22:10 - 10:45

IAD

CNS

46h 35m

2 stops

11:55 - 00:50

CNS

IAD

26h 55m

2 stops

$2,739Air New Zealand

Sat, 16 May - Sat, 30 May

18:25 - 11:10

BWI

CNS

26h 45m

2 stops

06:00 - 17:17

CNS

BWI

25h 17m

2 stops

$2,827United Airlines

Wed, 20 May - Sun, 31 May

17:55 - 13:00

BWI

CNS

53h 05m

3 stops

06:00 - 17:17

CNS

BWI

25h 17m

2 stops

$2,856United Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Sun, 31 May

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

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Qantas Airways

1 Mar

BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington

34h 29m

2 stops

CNS16:50Cairns

8 Mar

CNS17:35Cairns

38h 38m

2 stops

BWI18:13Baltimore/Washington

$2,207

Qantas Airways

2 Mar

DCA14:14Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 46m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

9 Mar

CNS14:50Cairns

38h 04m

2 stops

DCA14:54Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,383

Qantas Airways

2 Mar

BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington

31h 44m

2 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

9 Mar

CNS14:50Cairns

37h 42m

2 stops

BWI14:32Baltimore/Washington

$2,403

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Emirates

21 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 15m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

25 Feb

CNS11:50Cairns

59h 20m

2 stops

IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,059

Emirates

1 Mar

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 15m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

8 Mar

CNS11:35Cairns

59h 25m

2 stops

IAD08:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,080

Emirates

18 May

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 55m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

28 May

CNS12:35Cairns

58h 05m

2 stops

IAD08:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,702

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/3

15:21-16:50

2 stops34h 29m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

17:35-18:13

2 stops38h 38m

$2,207

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/3

14:14-14:05

2 stops32h 51m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

14:50-13:54

2 stops38h 04m

$2,207

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/3

15:59-11:20

2 stops28h 21m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

17:35-16:25

2 stops36h 50m

$2,238

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/3

14:14-11:00

2 stops29h 46m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

14:50-14:54

2 stops38h 04m

$2,383

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

17:37-11:00

2 stops26h 23m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

17:35-22:53

2 stops43h 18m

$2,383

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/3

20:05-08:30

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

19:15-16:55

2 stops35h 40m

$2,443

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/5

20:29-10:45

2 stops48h 16m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

18:20-21:37

2 stops41h 17m

$2,729

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/5

22:10-10:45

2 stops46h 35m

Cairns

Sat 30/5

11:55-00:50

2 stops26h 55m

$2,739

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 20/5

18:25-11:10

2 stops26h 45m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

06:00-17:17

2 stops25h 17m

$2,827

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 17/5

17:55-13:00

3 stops53h 05m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

06:00-17:17

2 stops25h 17m

$2,856

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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 29m and 29h 50m, respectively.

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Fastest flight time	26h 23m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 26h 23m

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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 23m.
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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