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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.

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22:05 - 10:45

IAD

CNS

46h 40m

2 stops

11:55 - 00:32

CNS

IAD

26h 37m

2 stops

$2,111Air New Zealand

Sat, 16 May - Sat, 25 Jul

12:40 - 17:35

IAD

CNS

38h 55m

2 stops

15:45 - 05:40

CNS

IAD

51h 55m

3 stops

$2,426Air New Zealand

Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

18:25 - 17:35

BWI

CNS

33h 10m

2 stops

11:55 - 22:45

CNS

BWI

24h 50m

2 stops

$2,446Air New Zealand

Sat, 16 May - Sat, 25 Jul

09:59 - 16:55

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CNS

40h 56m

3 stops

11:55 - 22:14

CNS

DCA

24h 19m

2 stops

$2,499Multiple Airlines

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15:50 - 11:50

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CNS

30h 00m

2 stops

18:20 - 19:22

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BWI

39h 02m

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$2,537Qantas Airways

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09:59 - 18:25

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CNS

42h 26m

2 stops

06:45 - 19:57

CNS

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27h 12m

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16:59 - 17:35

DCA

CNS

34h 36m

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13:40 - 21:22

CNS

DCA

45h 42m

2 stops

$2,691Qantas Airways

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20:20 - 15:55

IAD

CNS

53h 35m

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19:15 - 08:40

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IAD

51h 25m

2 stops

$2,782Qatar Airways

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22:10 - 11:10

IAD

CNS

47h 00m

2 stops

16:55 - 01:17

CNS

IAD

46h 22m

2 stops

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13:00 - 15:55

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CNS

36h 55m

3 stops

06:00 - 22:30

CNS

DCA

30h 30m

2 stops

$2,828United Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 12 May

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18 May

BWI15:50Baltimore/Washington

30h 00m

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CNS11:50Cairns

25 July

CNS18:20Cairns

39h 02m

2 stops

BWI19:22Baltimore/Washington

$2,537

Qantas Airways

14 Apr

DCA16:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

34h 36m

2 stops

CNS17:35Cairns

30 Apr

CNS13:40Cairns

45h 42m

2 stops

DCA21:22Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,691

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21 Feb

BWI15:20Baltimore/Washington

33h 55m

2 stops

CNS16:15Cairns

25 Feb

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37h 55m

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$2,964

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21 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

60h 35m

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25 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

65h 10m

2 stops

IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,077

Emirates

21 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

57h 15m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

24 Feb

CNS15:35Cairns

55h 35m

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IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,162

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21 Feb

IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

57h 15m

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22:05-10:45

2 stops46h 40m

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Sat 25/7

11:55-00:32

2 stops26h 37m

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12:40-17:35

2 stops38h 55m

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3 stops51h 55m

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18:25-17:35

2 stops33h 10m

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2 stops24h 50m

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09:59-16:55

3 stops40h 56m

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2 stops24h 19m

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2 stops39h 02m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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09:59-18:25

2 stops42h 26m

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2 stops27h 12m

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16:59-17:35

2 stops34h 36m

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13:40-21:22

2 stops45h 42m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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20:20-15:55

2 stops53h 35m

Cairns

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19:15-08:40

2 stops51h 25m

$2,782

Washington, D.C.Cairns

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IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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22:10-11:10

2 stops47h 00m

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16:55-01:17

2 stops46h 22m

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

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DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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13:00-15:55

3 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

06:00-22:30

2 stops30h 30m

$2,828

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If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Baltimore or Washington, D.C., and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 29h 29m and 32h 55m, respectively.

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Cairns is 15201.1 km away from Washington, D.C.. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 29h 29m.
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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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