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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $935

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Multiple Airlines Logo
19:21 - 13:40
BWI
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CNS
28h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:57
CNS
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BWI
36h 47m
2 stops
$2,203Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:53 - 14:40
BWI
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CNS
32h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 23:37
CNS
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BWI
30h 37m
2 stops
$2,320Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 5 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:21 - 18:25
BWI
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CNS
33h 04m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:43
CNS
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BWI
36h 33m
2 stops
$2,356Multiple Airlines
Mon, 8 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:59 - 13:40
BWI
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CNS
28h 41m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 07:10
CNS
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BWI
50h 00m
2 stops
$2,373Multiple Airlines
Mon, 8 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
26h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
14:40 - 16:18
CNS
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IAD
39h 38m
2 stops
$2,643Air New Zealand
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 5 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:38 - 10:45
DCA
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CNS
28h 07m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
14:40 - 16:56
CNS
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DCA
40h 16m
2 stops
$2,714Air New Zealand
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 5 Oct
United Airlines Logo
18:59 - 11:10
BWI
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CNS
26h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:57
CNS
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BWI
25h 57m
2 stops
$2,827United Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Wed, 15 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
13:46 - 12:55
BWI
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CNS
33h 09m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
10:15 - 20:37
CNS
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BWI
48h 22m
3 stops
$3,083Qantas Airways
Sun, 28 Jun - Wed, 15 Jul
United Airlines Logo
22:21 - 20:20
IAD
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CNS
55h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:25
CNS
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IAD
29h 25m
2 stops
$3,123United Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 09:50
IAD
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CNS
46h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 15:40
CNS
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IAD
58h 25m
2 stops
$3,201Qatar Airways
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

Air New Zealand flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
29 Aug
IAD17:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
5 Oct
CNS14:40Cairns
39h 38m
2 stops
IAD16:18Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,643
Air New Zealand
29 Aug
DCA16:38Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
28h 07m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
5 Oct
CNS14:40Cairns
40h 16m
2 stops
DCA16:56Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,714
Air New Zealand
29 Aug
IAD17:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 20m
3 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
5 Oct
CNS10:55Cairns
24h 00m
2 stops
IAD20:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,918

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
28 June
BWI18:59Baltimore/Washington
26h 11m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
15 July
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 57m
2 stops
BWI17:57Baltimore/Washington
$2,827
United Airlines
26 June
IAD22:21Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
55h 59m
2 stops
CNS20:20Cairns
10 July
CNS06:00Cairns
29h 25m
2 stops
IAD21:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$3,123
United Airlines
28 June
DCA13:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
32h 10m
3 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
5 July
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 30m
2 stops
DCA22:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$3,311

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BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/6

19:21-13:40

2 stops28h 19m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

19:10-17:57

2 stops36h 47m

$2,203

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 29/8

15:53-14:40

2 stops32h 47m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

07:00-23:37

2 stops30h 37m

$2,320

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/6

19:21-18:25

2 stops33h 04m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

19:10-17:43

2 stops36h 33m

$2,356

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/6

18:59-13:40

2 stops28h 41m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

19:10-07:10

2 stops50h 00m

$2,373

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 29/8

17:55-10:45

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

14:40-16:18

2 stops39h 38m

$2,643

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/8

16:38-10:45

2 stops28h 07m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

14:40-16:56

2 stops40h 16m

$2,714
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 28/6

18:59-11:10

2 stops26h 11m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

06:00-17:57

2 stops25h 57m

$2,827

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 28/6

13:46-12:55

3 stops33h 09m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

10:15-20:37

3 stops48h 22m

$3,083

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

22:21-20:20

2 stops55h 59m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

$3,123

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 31/8

21:00-09:50

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

19:15-15:40

2 stops58h 25m

$3,201

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Cairns (WAS to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

27h 21m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 27h 21m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

  • 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 21m.

  • 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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