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 27h 37m and 29h 43m, respectively.

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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17:26 - 11:20IAD-CNS

26h 54m2 stops

06:40 - 21:17CNS-IAD

29h 37m2 stops

$2,162Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

15:59 - 11:20DCA-CNS

28h 21m2 stops

15:50 - 18:41CNS-DCA

41h 51m2 stops

$2,165Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

15:21 - 14:05BWI-CNS

31h 44m2 stops

15:35 - 22:57CNS-BWI

46h 22m2 stops

$2,186Qantas Airways

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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

13:34 - 11:50DCA-CNS

31h 16m2 stops

06:40 - 18:41CNS-DCA

27h 01m2 stops

$2,188Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

17:30 - 11:05DCA-CNS

27h 35m2 stops

13:40 - 20:48CNS-DCA

45h 08m2 stops

$2,227Qantas Airways

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Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 8 May

19:08 - 18:20BWI-CNS

33h 12m2 stops

06:45 - 18:15CNS-BWI

25h 30m2 stops

$2,227Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 8 May

11:30 - 15:55DCA-CNS

38h 25m3 stops

06:00 - 21:53CNS-DCA

29h 53m2 stops

$2,655United Airlines

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Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 8 May

17:59 - 14:00DCA-CNS

29h 01m2 stops

06:00 - 22:36CNS-DCA

31h 36m3 stops

$3,146United Airlines

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Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

10:30 - 22:35IAD-CNS

69h 05m2 stops

15:35 - 08:10CNS-IAD

55h 35m2 stops

$3,217Emirates

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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

10:30 - 22:35IAD-CNS

69h 05m2 stops

15:35 - 08:10CNS-IAD

55h 35m2 stops

$3,219Emirates

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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

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

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Qantas Airways

15 Feb

BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington

31h 44m

2 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

19 Feb

CNS17:35Cairns

44h 22m

2 stops

BWI22:57Baltimore/Washington

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Qantas Airways

15 Feb

BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington

31h 44m

2 stops

CNS14:05Cairns

19 Feb

CNS15:35Cairns

46h 22m

2 stops

BWI22:57Baltimore/Washington

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Qantas Airways

12 Jan

BWI15:41Baltimore/Washington

34h 09m

2 stops

CNS16:50Cairns

19 Jan

CNS17:35Cairns

36h 14m

2 stops

BWI14:49Baltimore/Washington

$2,220

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

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United Airlines

25 Apr

DCA11:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 25m

3 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

8 May

CNS06:00Cairns

29h 53m

2 stops

DCA21:53Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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United Airlines

12 Jan

BWI18:34Baltimore/Washington

33h 31m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

19 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

31h 25m

3 stops

BWI22:25Baltimore/Washington

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United Airlines

12 Jan

BWI18:34Baltimore/Washington

33h 31m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

19 Jan

CNS06:00Cairns

31h 25m

3 stops

BWI22:25Baltimore/Washington

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IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

17:26-11:20

2 stops26h 54m

Cairns

Mon 19/1

06:40-21:17

2 stops29h 37m

$2,162

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

15:59-11:20

2 stops28h 21m

Cairns

Mon 19/1

15:50-18:41

2 stops41h 51m

$2,165

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 15/2

15:21-14:05

2 stops31h 44m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-22:57

2 stops46h 22m

$2,186

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/1

13:34-11:50

2 stops31h 16m

Cairns

Tue 20/1

06:40-18:41

2 stops27h 01m

$2,188

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/4

17:30-11:05

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

13:40-20:48

2 stops45h 08m

$2,227

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 25/4

19:08-18:20

2 stops33h 12m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:45-18:15

2 stops25h 30m

$2,227

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/4

11:30-15:55

3 stops38h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-21:53

2 stops29h 53m

$2,654

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/1

17:59-14:00

2 stops29h 01m

Cairns

Tue 20/1

06:00-22:36

3 stops31h 36m

$3,146

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

10:30-22:35

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-08:10

2 stops55h 35m

$3,217

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

10:30-22:35

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-08:10

2 stops55h 35m

$3,219

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 26h 54m

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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 15m.
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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