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 16m and 28h 19m, respectively.

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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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18:59 - 11:15

BWI

CNS

26h 16m

2 stops

12:00 - 17:40

CNS

BWI

43h 40m

2 stops

$2,134Multiple Airlines

Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

06:38 - 20:20

BWI

CNS

47h 42m

2 stops

06:00 - 17:57

CNS

BWI

25h 57m

2 stops

$2,156United Airlines

Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul

22:36 - 11:10

IAD

CNS

46h 34m

3 stops

06:00 - 20:23

CNS

IAD

29h 23m

3 stops

$2,163Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

06:38 - 20:20

BWI

CNS

47h 42m

2 stops

06:00 - 11:47

CNS

BWI

43h 47m

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$2,184United Airlines

Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul

06:38 - 11:15

BWI

CNS

38h 37m

2 stops

17:40 - 19:34

CNS

BWI

39h 54m

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$2,191Multiple Airlines

Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

18:59 - 20:20

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CNS

35h 21m

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06:00 - 17:57

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25h 57m

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$2,278United Airlines

Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul

13:03 - 13:40

IAD

CNS

34h 37m

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10:55 - 07:20

CNS

IAD

34h 25m

2 stops

$2,553Air New Zealand

Mon, 28 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

06:30 - 10:45

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CNS

38h 15m

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11:55 - 00:31

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IAD

26h 36m

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$2,561Air New Zealand

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18:01 - 12:55

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CNS

28h 54m

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06:50 - 22:59

CNS

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30h 09m

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18:01 - 12:55

DCA

CNS

28h 54m

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18:20 - 19:00

CNS

DCA

38h 40m

2 stops

$3,540Qantas Airways

Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul

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

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26 June

IAD06:11Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 24m

2 stops

CNS10:35Cairns

10 July

CNS15:45Cairns

27h 15m

2 stops

IAD05:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,042

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26 June

IAD06:11Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 24m

2 stops

CNS10:35Cairns

10 July

CNS15:45Cairns

27h 15m

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IAD05:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,045

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30 May

IAD22:14Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

46h 56m

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5 June

CNS06:00Cairns

38h 22m

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IAD06:22Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,246

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30 May

IAD22:14Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

46h 56m

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CNS11:10Cairns

5 June

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IAD20:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,252

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30 May

IAD08:21Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 49m

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CNS11:10Cairns

5 June

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38h 22m

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18:59-11:15

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12:00-17:40

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06:38-20:20

2 stops47h 42m

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06:00-17:57

2 stops25h 57m

$2,156

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IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/10

22:36-11:10

3 stops46h 34m

Cairns

Wed 4/11

06:00-20:23

3 stops29h 23m

$2,163

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BWI - CNS

BWICNS

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Tue 7/7

06:38-20:20

2 stops47h 42m

Cairns

Tue 14/7

06:00-11:47

3 stops43h 47m

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06:38-11:15

2 stops38h 37m

Cairns

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17:40-19:34

3 stops39h 54m

$2,191

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BWICNS

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18:59-20:20

2 stops35h 21m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:00-17:57

2 stops25h 57m

$2,278

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/9

13:03-13:40

2 stops34h 37m

Cairns

Sun 18/10

10:55-07:20

2 stops34h 25m

$2,553

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06:30-10:45

2 stops38h 15m

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Mon 10/8

11:55-00:31

2 stops26h 36m

$2,561

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

18:01-12:55

2 stops28h 54m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

06:50-22:59

2 stops30h 09m

$3,162

Washington, D.C.Cairns

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DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/7

18:01-12:55

2 stops28h 54m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

18:20-19:00

2 stops38h 40m

$3,540

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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 16m.
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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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