Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $1,042

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05:35 - 04:35BWI-CNS
33h 00m2 stops
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06:00 - 06:35CNS-BWI
39h 35m3 stops
$2,092
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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05:35 - 04:35BWI-CNS
33h 00m2 stops
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12:35 - 06:35CNS-BWI
33h 00m2 stops
$2,346
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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05:35 - 17:15BWI-CNS
45h 40m3 stops
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06:00 - 06:35CNS-BWI
39h 35m3 stops
$2,560
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
13:27 - 11:50BWI-CNS
32h 23m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:02CNS-BWI
49h 27m2 stops
$2,730Qantas Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
American Airlines Logo
15:07 - 11:50BWI-CNS
29h 43m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 14:24CNS-BWI
37h 49m2 stops
$2,767American Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
American Airlines Logo
08:35 - 11:00DCA-CNS
35h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 13:54CNS-DCA
37h 19m2 stops
$2,773American Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
United Airlines Logo
08:30 - 23:55BWI-CNS
48h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:28CNS-BWI
26h 28m2 stops
$2,818United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
15:23 - 16:50BWI-CNS
34h 27m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 22:54CNS-BWI
49h 19m2 stops
$2,821Qantas Airways
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
United Airlines Logo
17:59 - 23:55DCA-CNS
38h 56m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:52CNS-DCA
25h 52m2 stops
$2,984United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
ANA Logo
11:05 - 14:55IAD-CNS
60h 50m2 stops
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15:45 - 09:10CNS-IAD
32h 25m2 stops
$2,990ANA
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

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

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
28 Oct
BWI13:27Baltimore/Washington
32h 23m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
4 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
49h 27m
2 stops
BWI23:02Baltimore/Washington
Qantas Airways
5 Nov
BWI15:23Baltimore/Washington
34h 27m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
25 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
49h 19m
2 stops
BWI22:54Baltimore/Washington
Qantas Airways
15 Nov
DCA16:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 06m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
21 Nov
CNS09:20Cairns
48h 22m
2 stops
DCA18:42Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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

Our best American Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
American Airlines
1 Dec
BWI15:07Baltimore/Washington
29h 43m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
10 Dec
CNS15:35Cairns
37h 49m
2 stops
BWI14:24Baltimore/Washington
American Airlines
1 Dec
DCA08:35Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
35h 25m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
10 Dec
CNS15:35Cairns
37h 19m
2 stops
DCA13:54Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines
1 Dec
IAD17:03Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 47m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
10 Dec
CNS15:35Cairns
39h 33m
2 stops
IAD16:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 27/10

05:35-04:35

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

06:00-06:35

3 stops39h 35m

$2,092

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 27/10

05:35-04:35

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

12:35-06:35

2 stops33h 00m

$2,346

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 27/10

05:35-17:15

3 stops45h 40m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

06:00-06:35

3 stops39h 35m

$2,560

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/10

13:27-11:50

2 stops32h 23m

Cairns

Tue 4/11

12:35-23:02

2 stops49h 27m

$2,730

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

15:07-11:50

2 stops29h 43m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

15:35-14:24

2 stops37h 49m

$2,767

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

08:35-11:00

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

15:35-13:54

2 stops37h 19m

$2,773

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/11

08:30-23:55

2 stops48h 25m

Cairns

Tue 25/11

06:00-17:28

2 stops26h 28m

$2,818

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/11

15:23-16:50

2 stops34h 27m

Cairns

Tue 25/11

12:35-22:54

2 stops49h 19m

$2,821

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/11

17:59-23:55

2 stops38h 56m

Cairns

Tue 25/11

06:00-16:52

2 stops25h 52m

$2,984

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/11

11:05-14:55

2 stops60h 50m

Cairns

Tue 25/11

15:45-09:10

2 stops32h 25m

$2,990

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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 30m.

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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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