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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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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.

$2,227 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in 2026

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18:50 - 13:40

BWI

CNS

28h 50m

2 stops

20:45 - 17:43

CNS

BWI

34h 58m

2 stops

$2,227Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug

18:52 - 11:10

BWI

CNS

26h 18m

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06:00 - 17:46

CNS

BWI

25h 46m

2 stops

$2,312Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

18:52 - 11:10

BWI

CNS

26h 18m

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06:00 - 11:46

CNS

BWI

43h 46m

3 stops

$2,342Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

19:23 - 13:40

BWI

CNS

28h 17m

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21:40 - 17:50

CNS

BWI

34h 10m

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$2,607Multiple Airlines

Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul

22:18 - 09:45

IAD

CNS

45h 27m

2 stops

10:55 - 07:21

CNS

IAD

34h 26m

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$2,771Air New Zealand

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

17:45 - 13:40

IAD

CNS

29h 55m

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17:40 - 21:07

CNS

IAD

41h 27m

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$2,843Air New Zealand

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

22:29 - 10:45

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CNS

46h 16m

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15:45 - 23:55

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IAD

46h 10m

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$2,857Air New Zealand

Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

17:30 - 11:55

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28h 25m

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06:50 - 23:00

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30h 10m

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$3,138Qantas Airways

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

17:35 - 13:40

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30h 05m

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06:50 - 19:14

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DCA

26h 24m

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$3,352Qantas Airways

Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

18:01 - 12:55

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CNS

28h 54m

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06:50 - 18:59

CNS

DCA

26h 09m

2 stops

$3,369Qantas Airways

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26 July

IAD16:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 50m

3 stops

CNS11:10Cairns

2 Aug

CNS19:15Cairns

40h 11m

3 stops

IAD21:26Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,465

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26 July

DCA06:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

42h 56m

3 stops

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2 Aug

CNS19:15Cairns

41h 16m

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DCA22:31Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$4,383

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25 July

IAD22:14Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

51h 41m

3 stops

CNS15:55Cairns

1 Aug

CNS16:35Cairns

56h 36m

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IAD11:11Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$4,403

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Air New Zealand

1 Oct

IAD22:18Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

45h 27m

2 stops

CNS09:45Cairns

17 Oct

CNS10:55Cairns

34h 26m

2 stops

IAD07:21Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,771

Air New Zealand

7 Oct

IAD17:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 55m

2 stops

CNS13:40Cairns

14 Oct

CNS17:40Cairns

41h 27m

3 stops

IAD21:07Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,843

Air New Zealand

21 Aug

IAD22:29Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

46h 16m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

4 Sept

CNS15:45Cairns

46h 10m

3 stops

IAD23:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,857

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18:50-13:40

2 stops28h 50m

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20:45-17:43

2 stops34h 58m

$2,227

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Fri 21/8

18:52-11:10

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06:00-17:46

2 stops25h 46m

$2,312

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Fri 21/8

18:52-11:10

2 stops26h 18m

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Fri 4/9

06:00-11:46

3 stops43h 46m

$2,342

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Thu 23/7

19:23-13:40

2 stops28h 17m

Cairns

Thu 30/7

21:40-17:50

2 stops34h 10m

$2,607

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/10

22:18-09:45

2 stops45h 27m

Cairns

Sat 17/10

10:55-07:21

2 stops34h 26m

$2,771

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IAD - CNS

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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17:45-13:40

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

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17:40-21:07

3 stops41h 27m

$2,843

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 21/8

22:29-10:45

2 stops46h 16m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

15:45-23:55

3 stops46h 10m

$2,857

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DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/10

17:30-11:55

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Wed 14/10

06:50-23:00

2 stops30h 10m

$3,138

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 21/8

17:35-13:40

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

06:50-19:14

2 stops26h 24m

$3,352

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/7

18:01-12:55

2 stops28h 54m

Cairns

Sat 1/8

06:50-18:59

2 stops26h 09m

$3,369

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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 26h 18m and 27h 23m, respectively.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 26h 18m

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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 18m.
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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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