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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $2,263

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns departing on 11/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Qantas Airways Logo
16:04 - 14:55BWI  Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns
31h 51m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
15:40 - 19:16CNS  Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington
42h 36m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,263Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 14:55DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CNS Cairns
53h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 22:38CNS  Cairns-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
44h 03m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$2,624Air Canada
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 10:45BWI  Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns
31h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 16:35CNS  Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington
47h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,810Air New Zealand
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 10:45IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns
36h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 00:11CNS  Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
55h 21m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,810Air New Zealand
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
18:52 - 13:40BWI  Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns
28h 48m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 - 07:20CNS  Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington
34h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
$2,829Air New Zealand
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
18:35 - 13:40IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns
29h 05m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 - 01:13CNS  Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28h 18m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
$2,829Air New Zealand
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 15:55DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CNS Cairns
55h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 08:55CNS  Cairns-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
54h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$3,093Air Canada
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Air Canada Logo
18:55 - 15:55DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CNS Cairns
55h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 08:55CNS  Cairns-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
54h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$3,094Air Canada
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 12:55IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 55m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:25CNS  Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
41h 50m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$3,119Multiple Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 19:30IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns
42h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
Emirates Logo
07:30 - 08:40CNS  Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
63h 10m2 stops Adelaide Dubai Intl
$3,138Emirates
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

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Air Canada flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
4 Nov
DCA18:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
53h 00m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
8 Nov
CNS17:35Cairns
44h 03m
3 stops
DCA22:38Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,624
Air Canada
12 Sept
DCA18:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
55h 00m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
19 Sept
CNS16:35Cairns
54h 20m
3 stops
DCA08:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$3,093
Air Canada
12 Sept
DCA18:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
55h 00m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
19 Sept
CNS16:35Cairns
54h 20m
3 stops
DCA08:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$3,094

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
12 Sept
BWI13:05Baltimore/Washington
31h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
19 Sept
CNS06:50Cairns
47h 45m
2 stops
BWI16:35Baltimore/Washington
$2,810
Air New Zealand
20 Sept
BWI18:52Baltimore/Washington
28h 48m
2 stops
CNS13:40Cairns
27 Sept
CNS10:55Cairns
34h 25m
2 stops
BWI07:20Baltimore/Washington
$2,829
Air New Zealand
12 Sept
DCA19:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
28h 40m
2 stops
CNS13:40Cairns
19 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
24h 18m
2 stops
DCA22:13Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$3,444

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BaltimoreCairns

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CNS Cairns

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/11

16:04-14:55

2 stops31h 51m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

15:40-19:16

2 stops42h 36m

$2,263

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CNS Cairns

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/11

18:55-14:55

3 stops53h 00m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

17:35-22:38

3 stops44h 03m

$2,624

BaltimoreCairns

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CNS Cairns

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/9

13:05-10:45

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

06:50-16:35

2 stops47h 45m

$2,810

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CNS Cairns

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/9

08:00-10:45

2 stops36h 45m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

06:50-00:11

2 stops55h 21m

$2,810

BaltimoreCairns

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CNS Cairns

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 20/9

18:52-13:40

2 stops28h 48m

Cairns

Sun 27/9

10:55-07:20

2 stops34h 25m

$2,829
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CNS Cairns

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

18:35-13:40

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Sun 27/9

10:55-01:13

2 stops28h 18m

$2,829

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CNS Cairns

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/9

18:55-15:55

3 stops55h 00m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

16:35-08:55

3 stops54h 20m

$3,093

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CNS Cairns

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/9

18:55-15:55

3 stops55h 00m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

16:35-08:55

3 stops54h 20m

$3,094

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CNS Cairns

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/9

16:00-12:55

3 stops30h 55m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

16:35-20:25

3 stops41h 50m

$3,119

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CNS Cairns

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/9

10:55-19:30

2 stops42h 35m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

07:30-08:40

2 stops63h 10m

$3,138

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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 31h 51m and 36h 15m, respectively.

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Fastest flight time

29h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 29h 55m
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 29h 55m.

  • 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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