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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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16:59 - 14:05

DCA

CNS

31h 06m

2 stops

17:35 - 19:46

CNS

DCA

40h 11m

2 stops

$2,092Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

17:52 - 11:00

IAD

CNS

27h 08m

2 stops

17:35 - 16:31

CNS

IAD

36h 56m

2 stops

$2,127Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

15:21 - 11:00

BWI

CNS

29h 39m

2 stops

17:35 - 22:59

CNS

BWI

43h 24m

2 stops

$2,187Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

15:20 - 23:05

BWI

CNS

40h 45m

2 stops

11:45 - 18:13

CNS

BWI

44h 28m

2 stops

$2,342Qantas Airways

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

15:59 - 23:05

DCA

CNS

40h 06m

2 stops

14:50 - 18:42

CNS

DCA

41h 52m

2 stops

$2,342Qantas Airways

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

19:21 - 13:40

IAD

CNS

28h 19m

2 stops

19:10 - 18:31

CNS

IAD

37h 21m

2 stops

$2,448Multiple Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

09:40 - 13:50

DCA

CNS

38h 10m

3 stops

18:05 - 08:55

CNS

DCA

52h 50m

3 stops

$2,452Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

19:27 - 10:45

BWI

CNS

49h 18m

2 stops

17:40 - 07:09

CNS

BWI

51h 29m

3 stops

$2,834Air New Zealand

Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

06:00 - 17:20

BWI

CNS

44h 20m

2 stops

18:35 - 06:34

CNS

BWI

50h 59m

3 stops

$4,998Singapore Airlines

Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

06:00 - 17:20

BWI

CNS

44h 20m

2 stops

18:35 - 06:34

CNS

BWI

50h 59m

3 stops

$4,999Singapore Airlines

Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

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

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Qantas Airways

16 Mar

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

31h 06m

2 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

23 Mar

CNS17:35Cairns

40h 11m

2 stops

DCA19:46Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,092

Qantas Airways

16 Mar

IAD17:52Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 08m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

23 Mar

CNS17:35Cairns

36h 56m

2 stops

IAD16:31Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,127

Qantas Airways

7 Feb

DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

34h 01m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

14 Feb

CNS15:35Cairns

42h 06m

2 stops

DCA18:41Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,165

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Singapore Airlines

21 Feb

BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington

44h 20m

2 stops

CNS17:20Cairns

25 Feb

CNS18:35Cairns

50h 59m

3 stops

BWI06:34Baltimore/Washington

$4,998

Singapore Airlines

21 Feb

BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington

44h 20m

2 stops

CNS17:20Cairns

25 Feb

CNS18:35Cairns

50h 59m

3 stops

BWI06:34Baltimore/Washington

$4,999

Singapore Airlines

21 Feb

BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington

44h 20m

2 stops

CNS17:20Cairns

25 Feb

CNS18:35Cairns

50h 59m

3 stops

BWI06:34Baltimore/Washington

$5,001

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/3

16:59-14:05

2 stops31h 06m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

17:35-19:46

2 stops40h 11m

$2,092

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/3

17:52-11:00

2 stops27h 08m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

17:35-16:31

2 stops36h 56m

$2,127

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

15:21-11:00

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

17:35-22:59

2 stops43h 24m

$2,187

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/3

15:20-23:05

2 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Sat 14/3

11:45-18:13

2 stops44h 28m

$2,342

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/3

15:59-23:05

2 stops40h 06m

Cairns

Sat 14/3

14:50-18:42

2 stops41h 52m

$2,342

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/6

19:21-13:40

2 stops28h 19m

Cairns

Mon 29/6

19:10-18:31

2 stops37h 21m

$2,448

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/3

09:40-13:50

3 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

18:05-08:55

3 stops52h 50m

$2,452

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 15/6

19:27-10:45

2 stops49h 18m

Cairns

Mon 29/6

17:40-07:09

3 stops51h 29m

$2,834

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/2

06:00-17:20

2 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

18:35-06:34

3 stops50h 59m

$4,998

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/2

06:00-17:20

2 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

18:35-06:34

3 stops50h 59m

$4,999

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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 Baltimore or Washington, D.C., and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 28h 13m and 29h 07m, 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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