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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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08:30 - 11:00

DCA

CNS

35h 30m2 stops

15:35 - 14:53

CNS

DCA

38h 18m2 stops

$2,172Qantas Airways

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

06:23 - 10:45

BWI

CNS

38h 22m2 stops

11:55 - 05:14

CNS

BWI

31h 19m2 stops

$2,197Air New Zealand

Sun, 3 May - Sat, 16 May

15:21 - 14:05

BWI

CNS

31h 44m2 stops

11:45 - 14:32

CNS

BWI

41h 47m2 stops

$2,206Qantas Airways

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

15:59 - 16:50

DCA

CNS

33h 51m2 stops

14:50 - 14:53

CNS

DCA

39h 03m2 stops

$2,206Qantas Airways

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

17:37 - 14:05

IAD

CNS

29h 28m2 stops

17:35 - 16:31

CNS

IAD

37h 56m2 stops

$2,206Qantas Airways

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

15:41 - 11:20

BWI

CNS

28h 39m2 stops

18:45 - 22:59

CNS

BWI

43h 14m2 stops

$2,215Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb

15:21 - 11:00

BWI

CNS

28h 39m2 stops

06:00 - 22:59

CNS

BWI

31h 59m3 stops

$2,220Qantas Airways

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

06:00 - 10:45

IAD

CNS

38h 45m2 stops

11:55 - 05:39

CNS

IAD

31h 44m2 stops

$2,226Air New Zealand

Sun, 3 May - Sat, 16 May

09:59 - 14:05

DCA

CNS

37h 06m2 stops

15:35 - 20:05

CNS

DCA

43h 30m2 stops

$2,226Qantas Airways

Wed, 4 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb

17:52 - 11:00

IAD

CNS

27h 08m2 stops

17:35 - 16:50

CNS

IAD

37h 15m2 stops

$2,233Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Emirates

23 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 15m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

2 Mar

CNS11:35Cairns

59h 35m

2 stops

IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,006

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

$3,079

Emirates

21 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 35m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

25 Feb

CNS11:35Cairns

59h 35m

2 stops

IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,098

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

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Qantas Airways

24 Feb

DCA08:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 30m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

3 Mar

CNS15:35Cairns

38h 18m

2 stops

DCA14:53Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,172

Qantas Airways

23 Feb

BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington

31h 44m

2 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

2 Mar

CNS11:45Cairns

41h 47m

2 stops

BWI14:32Baltimore/Washington

$2,206

Qantas Airways

23 Feb

BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington

28h 39m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

2 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

31h 59m

3 stops

BWI22:59Baltimore/Washington

$2,220

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 24/2

08:30-11:00

2 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

15:35-14:53

2 stops38h 18m

$2,172

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/5

06:23-10:45

2 stops38h 22m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

11:55-05:14

2 stops31h 19m

$2,197

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/2

15:21-14:05

2 stops31h 44m

Cairns

Mon 2/3

11:45-14:32

2 stops41h 47m

$2,206

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 23/2

15:59-16:50

2 stops33h 51m

Cairns

Mon 2/3

14:50-14:53

2 stops39h 03m

$2,206

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/2

17:37-14:05

2 stops29h 28m

Cairns

Mon 2/3

17:35-16:31

2 stops37h 56m

$2,206

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/2

15:41-11:20

2 stops28h 39m

Cairns

Fri 13/2

18:45-22:59

2 stops43h 14m

$2,215

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/2

15:21-11:00

2 stops28h 39m

Cairns

Mon 2/3

06:00-22:59

3 stops31h 59m

$2,220

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/5

06:00-10:45

2 stops38h 45m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

11:55-05:39

2 stops31h 44m

$2,226

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/2

09:59-14:05

2 stops37h 06m

Cairns

Fri 13/2

15:35-20:05

2 stops43h 30m

$2,226

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/3

17:52-11:00

2 stops27h 08m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

17:35-16:50

2 stops37h 15m

$2,233

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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 02m and 33h 19m, respectively.

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Fastest flight time	27h 08m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 27h 08m

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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 08m.
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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