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 26m and 30h 52m, respectively.

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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12:33 - 13:50

IAD

CNS

35h 17m3 stops

18:05 - 20:26

CNS

IAD

40h 21m3 stops

$2,068Multiple Airlines

wo, 11 mrt. - di, 17 mrt.

15:41 - 17:30

BWI

CNS

34h 49m2 stops

18:05 - 23:10

CNS

BWI

44h 05m2 stops

$2,188Multiple Airlines

za, 31 jan. - za, 7 feb.

09:59 - 11:00

DCA

CNS

34h 01m2 stops

14:50 - 18:41

CNS

DCA

42h 51m2 stops

$2,192Qantas Airways

za, 31 jan. - za, 7 feb.

17:32 - 17:15

IAD

CNS

32h 43m2 stops

06:40 - 22:48

CNS

IAD

31h 08m2 stops

$2,204Multiple Airlines

di, 17 feb. - za, 28 feb.

15:41 - 17:30

BWI

CNS

34h 49m2 stops

18:05 - 23:10

CNS

BWI

44h 05m2 stops

$2,208Multiple Airlines

za, 31 jan. - za, 7 feb.

17:26 - 11:00

IAD

CNS

26h 34m2 stops

14:50 - 16:31

CNS

IAD

40h 41m2 stops

$2,253Qantas Airways

za, 31 jan. - za, 7 feb.

17:32 - 23:05

IAD

CNS

38h 33m2 stops

06:00 - 22:48

CNS

IAD

31h 48m3 stops

$2,272Qantas Airways

di, 17 feb. - za, 28 feb.

18:34 - 14:00

BWI

CNS

28h 26m2 stops

06:00 - 17:26

CNS

BWI

26h 26m2 stops

$3,008United Airlines

vr, 30 jan. - vr, 6 feb.

17:59 - 14:00

DCA

CNS

29h 01m2 stops

06:00 - 16:52

CNS

DCA

25h 52m2 stops

$3,008United Airlines

vr, 30 jan. - vr, 6 feb.

12:47 - 14:00

DCA

CNS

34h 13m3 stops

06:00 - 21:39

CNS

DCA

30h 39m2 stops

$4,066United Airlines

do, 19 feb. - ma, 23 feb.

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

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Qantas Airways

31 Jan

DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

34h 01m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

7 Feb

CNS14:50Cairns

42h 51m

2 stops

DCA18:41Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,192

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Qantas Airways

31 Jan

IAD17:26Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 34m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

7 Feb

CNS14:50Cairns

40h 41m

2 stops

IAD16:31Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,253

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Qantas Airways

17 Feb

IAD17:32Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 33m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

28 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

31h 48m

3 stops

IAD22:48Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,272

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

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United Airlines

30 Jan

BWI18:34Baltimore/Washington

28h 26m

2 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

6 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

26h 26m

2 stops

BWI17:26Baltimore/Washington

$3,008

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United Airlines

19 Feb

DCA12:47Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

34h 13m

3 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

23 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

30h 39m

2 stops

DCA21:39Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$4,066

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United Airlines

19 Feb

DCA12:47Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

34h 13m

3 stops

CNS14:00Cairns

23 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

30h 39m

2 stops

DCA21:39Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$4,067

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

wo 11/3

12:33-13:50

3 stops35h 17m

Cairns

di 17/3

18:05-20:26

3 stops40h 21m

$2,068

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

za 31/1

15:41-17:30

2 stops34h 49m

Cairns

za 7/2

18:05-23:10

2 stops44h 05m

$2,188

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

za 31/1

09:59-11:00

2 stops34h 01m

Cairns

za 7/2

14:50-18:41

2 stops42h 51m

$2,192

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

di 17/2

17:32-17:15

2 stops32h 43m

Cairns

za 28/2

06:40-22:48

2 stops31h 08m

$2,204

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

za 31/1

15:41-17:30

2 stops34h 49m

Cairns

za 7/2

18:05-23:10

2 stops44h 05m

$2,208

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

za 31/1

17:26-11:00

2 stops26h 34m

Cairns

za 7/2

14:50-16:31

2 stops40h 41m

$2,253

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

di 17/2

17:32-23:05

2 stops38h 33m

Cairns

za 28/2

06:00-22:48

3 stops31h 48m

$2,272

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

vr 30/1

18:34-14:00

2 stops28h 26m

Cairns

vr 6/2

06:00-17:26

2 stops26h 26m

$3,008

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vr 30/1

17:59-14:00

2 stops29h 01m

Cairns

vr 6/2

06:00-16:52

2 stops25h 52m

$3,008

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

do 19/2

12:47-14:00

3 stops34h 13m

Cairns

ma 23/2

06:00-21:39

2 stops30h 39m

$4,066

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

American Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Fastest flight time	28h 26m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 28h 26m

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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 26m.
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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