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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $995

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Air New Zealand Logo
16:15 - 10:45
BWI
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:34
CNS
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BWI
24h 39m
2 stops
$2,119Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
16:35 - 10:45
DCA
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CNS
28h 10m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:08
CNS
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DCA
24h 13m
2 stops
$2,119Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
17:30 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
27h 15m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:36
CNS
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IAD
24h 41m
2 stops
$2,119Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:55 - 10:45
DCA
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CNS
29h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 23:59
CNS
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DCA
26h 04m
2 stops
$2,139Air New Zealand
Thu, 18 Jun - Sat, 1 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
16:15 - 10:45
BWI
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:34
CNS
-
BWI
24h 39m
2 stops
$2,157Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
16:35 - 10:45
DCA
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CNS
28h 10m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 23:45
CNS
-
DCA
25h 50m
2 stops
$2,157Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:21 - 11:50
BWI
-
CNS
30h 29m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 23:09
CNS
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BWI
31h 09m
3 stops
$2,204Qantas Airways
Mon, 6 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
08:30 - 10:35
DCA
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CNS
36h 05m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 22:56
CNS
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DCA
47h 16m
2 stops
$2,322Qantas Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
16:11 - 12:55
BWI
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CNS
30h 44m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:09
CNS
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BWI
48h 34m
2 stops
$2,376Qantas Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
United Airlines Logo
18:59 - 11:10
BWI
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CNS
26h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:37
CNS
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BWI
25h 37m
2 stops
$2,501United Airlines
Mon, 15 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul

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

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
6 Apr
BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington
30h 29m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
13 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
31h 09m
3 stops
BWI23:09Baltimore/Washington
$2,204
Qantas Airways
28 Feb
IAD17:37Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 23m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
7 Mar
CNS15:35Cairns
40h 44m
2 stops
IAD17:19Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,300
Qantas Airways
7 Apr
DCA08:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
36h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
28 Apr
CNS13:40Cairns
47h 16m
2 stops
DCA22:56Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,322

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
20 Aug
BWI16:15Baltimore/Washington
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
31 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
24h 39m
2 stops
BWI22:34Baltimore/Washington
$2,119
Air New Zealand
18 June
DCA14:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
1 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
26h 04m
2 stops
DCA23:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,139
Air New Zealand
20 Aug
BWI16:15Baltimore/Washington
28h 30m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
3 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
24h 39m
2 stops
BWI22:34Baltimore/Washington
$2,157

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Price

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 20/8

16:15-10:45

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

11:55-22:34

2 stops24h 39m

$2,119

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/8

16:35-10:45

2 stops28h 10m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

11:55-22:08

2 stops24h 13m

$2,119

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/8

17:30-10:45

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

11:55-22:36

2 stops24h 41m

$2,119

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 18/6

14:55-10:45

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Sat 1/8

11:55-23:59

2 stops26h 04m

$2,139

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 20/8

16:15-10:45

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

11:55-22:34

2 stops24h 39m

$2,157

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/8

16:35-10:45

2 stops28h 10m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

11:55-23:45

2 stops25h 50m

$2,157

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/4

15:21-11:50

2 stops30h 29m

Cairns

Mon 13/4

06:00-23:09

3 stops31h 09m

$2,204

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/4

08:30-10:35

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

13:40-22:56

2 stops47h 16m

$2,322

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/4

16:11-12:55

2 stops30h 44m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

12:35-23:09

2 stops48h 34m

$2,376

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 15/6

18:59-11:10

2 stops26h 11m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

06:00-17:37

2 stops25h 37m

$2,501

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Fastest flight time

28h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 28h 30m
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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  • 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 28h 30m.

  • 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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