Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $2,079

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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:22 - 11:20
BWI
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CNS
28h 58m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 18:13
CNS
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BWI
38h 08m2 stops
$2,079Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 25 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
15:41 - 11:00
BWI
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CNS
28h 19m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 14:49
CNS
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BWI
38h 14m2 stops
$2,085Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:21 - 11:00
BWI
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CNS
29h 39m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 18:15
CNS
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BWI
42h 35m2 stops
$2,087Qantas Airways
Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
15:21 - 11:00
BWI
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CNS
29h 39m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 22:22
CNS
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BWI
30h 22m3 stops
$2,097Qantas Airways
Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
15:21 - 11:00
BWI
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CNS
29h 39m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 22:22
CNS
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BWI
30h 22m3 stops
$2,109Qantas Airways
Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 17:30
DCA
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CNS
40h 50m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 08:55
CNS
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DCA
53h 50m3 stops
$2,115Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
American Airlines Logo
17:30 - 11:00
DCA
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CNS
26h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 14:57
CNS
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DCA
38h 22m2 stops
$2,178American Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
American Airlines Logo
17:26 - 11:00
IAD
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CNS
26h 34m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 16:31
CNS
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IAD
39h 56m2 stops
$2,178American Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
06:13 - 14:05
BWI
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CNS
41h 52m3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 22:43
CNS
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BWI
30h 43m3 stops
$2,913Air New Zealand
Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 27 Apr
United Airlines Logo
12:47 - 14:00
DCA
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CNS
34h 13m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:39
CNS
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DCA
30h 39m2 stops
$4,041United Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

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

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Qantas Airways
27 Jan
BWI15:41Baltimore/Washington
28h 19m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
3 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
38h 14m
2 stops
BWI14:49Baltimore/Washington
Qantas Airways
16 Mar
BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington
29h 39m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
8 Apr
CNS13:40Cairns
42h 35m
2 stops
BWI18:15Baltimore/Washington
Qantas Airways
16 Mar
BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington
29h 39m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
8 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 22m
3 stops
BWI22:22Baltimore/Washington

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
16 Mar
BWI06:13Baltimore/Washington
41h 52m
3 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
27 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
30h 43m
3 stops
BWI22:43Baltimore/Washington
Air New Zealand
25 Feb
IAD12:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 30m
3 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
25 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 03m
3 stops
IAD01:03Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Air New Zealand
16 Mar
IAD12:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
35h 30m
3 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
27 Apr
CNS17:40Cairns
44h 59m
3 stops
IAD00:39Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Return

Price

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 25/2

15:22-11:20

2 stops28h 58m

Cairns

Wed 25/3

18:05-18:13

2 stops38h 08m

$2,079

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 27/1

15:41-11:00

2 stops28h 19m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

15:35-14:49

2 stops38h 14m

$2,085

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

15:21-11:00

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Wed 8/4

13:40-18:15

2 stops42h 35m

$2,087

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

15:21-11:00

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Wed 8/4

06:00-22:22

3 stops30h 22m

$2,097

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

15:21-11:00

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

06:00-22:22

3 stops30h 22m

$2,109

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 27/1

09:40-17:30

3 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

18:05-08:55

3 stops53h 50m

$2,115

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 27/1

17:30-11:00

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

15:35-14:57

2 stops38h 22m

$2,178

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/1

17:26-11:00

2 stops26h 34m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

15:35-16:31

2 stops39h 56m

$2,178

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 16/3

06:13-14:05

3 stops41h 52m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

06:00-22:43

3 stops30h 43m

$2,913

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 19/2

12:47-14:00

3 stops34h 13m

Cairns

Mon 23/2

06:00-21:39

2 stops30h 39m

$4,041

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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 19m and 30h 10m, respectively.

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Fastest flight time

26h 48m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 26h 48m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes 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 26h 48m.

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    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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