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 46m and 30h 10m, 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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16:59 - 13:50DCA-CNS

29h 51m2 stops

15:35 - 18:32CNS-DCA

41h 57m2 stops

$2,368Qantas Airways

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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

15:59 - 11:00DCA-CNS

28h 01m2 stops

11:45 - 16:38CNS-DCA

43h 53m2 stops

$2,399Qantas Airways

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Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

17:26 - 23:05IAD-CNS

38h 39m2 stops

14:50 - 22:51CNS-IAD

47h 01m2 stops

$2,474Qantas Airways

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Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

17:26 - 23:05IAD-CNS

38h 39m2 stops

15:35 - 22:51CNS-IAD

46h 16m2 stops

$2,476Qantas Airways

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Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

22:10 - 14:55IAD-CNS

49h 45m2 stops

06:00 - 16:25CNS-IAD

25h 25m2 stops

$2,581United Airlines

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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

18:57 - 23:55BWI-CNS

37h 58m2 stops

06:00 - 17:16CNS-BWI

26h 16m2 stops

$2,670United Airlines

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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

20:05 - 05:45IAD-CNS

42h 40m2 stops

09:45 - 15:55CNS-IAD

45h 10m3 stops

$2,932Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

20:05 - 05:45IAD-CNS

42h 40m2 stops

09:45 - 15:55CNS-IAD

45h 10m3 stops

$2,934Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

16:59 - 11:35DCA-CNS

27h 36m2 stops

12:35 - 23:00CNS-DCA

25h 25m2 stops

$3,334Fiji Airways

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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec

17:06 - 11:35DCA-CNS

27h 29m2 stops

12:35 - 21:00CNS-DCA

23h 25m2 stops

$3,374Fiji Airways

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Thu, 20 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov

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

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United Airlines

1 Dec

IAD22:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

49h 45m

2 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

10 Dec

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 25m

2 stops

IAD16:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,581

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United Airlines

1 Dec

BWI18:57Baltimore/Washington

37h 58m

2 stops

CNS23:55Cairns

10 Dec

CNS06:00Cairns

26h 16m

2 stops

BWI17:16Baltimore/Washington

$2,670

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United Airlines

1 Dec

DCA14:51Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

33h 04m

3 stops

CNS14:55Cairns

10 Dec

CNS06:00Cairns

25h 49m

2 stops

DCA16:49Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,717

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Qantas Airways

1 Dec

DCA16:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 51m

2 stops

CNS13:50Cairns

10 Dec

CNS15:35Cairns

41h 57m

2 stops

DCA18:32Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,368

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Qantas Airways

6 Feb

DCA15:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 01m

2 stops

CNS11:00Cairns

10 Feb

CNS11:45Cairns

43h 53m

2 stops

DCA16:38Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,399

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Qantas Airways

7 Feb

IAD17:26Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 39m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

11 Feb

CNS14:50Cairns

47h 01m

2 stops

IAD22:51Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,474

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DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

16:59-13:50

2 stops29h 51m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

15:35-18:32

2 stops41h 57m

$2,368

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/2

15:59-11:00

2 stops28h 01m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

11:45-16:38

2 stops43h 53m

$2,399

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/2

17:26-23:05

2 stops38h 39m

Cairns

Wed 11/2

14:50-22:51

2 stops47h 01m

$2,474

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/2

17:26-23:05

2 stops38h 39m

Cairns

Wed 11/2

15:35-22:51

2 stops46h 16m

$2,476

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

22:10-14:55

2 stops49h 45m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

06:00-16:25

2 stops25h 25m

$2,581

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

18:57-23:55

2 stops37h 58m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

06:00-17:16

2 stops26h 16m

$2,670

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

20:05-05:45

2 stops42h 40m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:45-15:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,932

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

20:05-05:45

2 stops42h 40m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:45-15:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,934

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/12

16:59-11:35

2 stops27h 36m

Cairns

Sat 20/12

12:35-23:00

2 stops25h 25m

$3,334

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/11

17:06-11:35

2 stops27h 29m

Cairns

Sat 29/11

12:35-21:00

2 stops23h 25m

$3,374

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What is the cheapest airline that flies 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 26h 27m.
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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