Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $2,202

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Qantas Airways Logo
15:21 - 14:05BWI-CNS
31h 44m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 22:57CNS-BWI
44h 22m2 stops
$2,202Qantas Airways
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:00 - 14:05DCA-CNS
30h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 14:54CNS-DCA
38h 19m2 stops
$2,417Qantas Airways
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:20 - 09:55DCA-CNS
33h 35m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 18:59CNS-DCA
46h 34m2 stops
$2,448Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:21 - 11:50BWI-CNS
29h 29m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:35 - 22:57CNS-BWI
46h 22m2 stops
$2,612Qantas Airways
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:59 - 09:55DCA-CNS
45h 56m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 20:00CNS-DCA
47h 35m2 stops
$2,629Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
15:41 - 11:00BWI-CNS
28h 19m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 23:20CNS-BWI
44h 40m2 stops
$3,035Qantas Airways
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Emirates Logo
10:30 - 22:35IAD-CNS
69h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
15:35 - 08:10CNS-IAD
55h 35m2 stops
$3,243Emirates
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:59 - 11:00DCA-CNS
27h 01m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 19:44CNS-DCA
27h 59m3 stops
$3,656Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:47 - 14:00DCA-CNS
34h 13m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:43CNS-DCA
25h 43m2 stops
$4,130United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:47 - 14:00DCA-CNS
34h 13m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:36CNS-DCA
30h 36m2 stops
$4,131United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

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

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
15 Feb
BWI15:21Baltimore/Washington
31h 44m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
19 Feb
CNS17:35Cairns
44h 22m
2 stops
BWI22:57Baltimore/Washington
Qantas Airways
15 Feb
DCA17:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
19 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
38h 19m
2 stops
DCA14:54Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Qantas Airways
1 Dec
DCA16:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 51m
2 stops
CNS13:50Cairns
10 Dec
CNS18:30Cairns
43h 30m
2 stops
DCA23:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
15 Feb
IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
69h 05m
2 stops
CNS22:35Cairns
19 Feb
CNS15:35Cairns
55h 35m
2 stops
IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Emirates
3 Dec
IAD10:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
22 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
65h 10m
2 stops
IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 15/2

15:21-14:05

2 stops31h 44m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

17:35-22:57

2 stops44h 22m

$2,202

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/2

17:00-14:05

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-14:54

2 stops38h 19m

$2,417

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/2

09:20-09:55

2 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

11:25-18:59

2 stops46h 34m

$2,448

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 15/2

15:21-11:50

2 stops29h 29m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-22:57

2 stops46h 22m

$2,612

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/1

20:59-09:55

2 stops45h 56m

Cairns

Sat 17/1

11:25-20:00

2 stops47h 35m

$2,629

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/1

15:41-11:00

2 stops28h 19m

Cairns

Sat 17/1

17:40-23:20

2 stops44h 40m

$3,035

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

10:30-22:35

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

15:35-08:10

2 stops55h 35m

$3,243

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/1

16:59-11:00

2 stops27h 01m

Cairns

Sat 17/1

06:45-19:44

3 stops27h 59m

$3,656

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/2

12:47-14:00

3 stops34h 13m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

06:00-16:43

2 stops25h 43m

$4,130

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/2

12:47-14:00

3 stops34h 13m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

06:00-21:36

2 stops30h 36m

$4,131

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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 29h 45m, respectively.

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Fastest flight time

28h 19m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 28h 19m
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 27h 01m.

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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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