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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $1,079

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Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 13:40
DCA
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CNS
38h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 08:53
CNS
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DCA
51h 43m
3 stops
$2,412Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:15 - 13:40
BWI
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CNS
29h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:08
CNS
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BWI
35h 58m
2 stops
$2,491Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 15:55
IAD
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CNS
53h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 08:40
CNS
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IAD
51h 40m
2 stops
$2,515Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 13:40
IAD
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CNS
35h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 21:25
CNS
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IAD
40h 15m
3 stops
$2,545Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
22:10 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
46h 35m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:00 - 06:37
CNS
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IAD
51h 37m
2 stops
$2,563Air New Zealand
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:59 - 18:25
DCA
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CNS
33h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 20:00
CNS
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DCA
38h 50m
2 stops
$2,569Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
19:17 - 11:50
BWI
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CNS
50h 33m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 23:09
CNS
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BWI
47h 29m
2 stops
$2,795Qantas Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 11:10
DCA
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CNS
32h 10m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:56
CNS
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DCA
24h 56m
2 stops
$2,816United Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
14:53 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
29h 52m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 00:55
CNS
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IAD
32h 55m
3 stops
$2,955Air New Zealand
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul
United Airlines Logo
22:21 - 20:20
IAD
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CNS
55h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:25
CNS
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IAD
24h 25m
2 stops
$2,979United Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
15 Apr
DCA13:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
32h 10m
3 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
22 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 56m
2 stops
DCA16:56Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,816
United Airlines
26 June
IAD22:21Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
55h 59m
2 stops
CNS20:20Cairns
10 July
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 25m
2 stops
IAD16:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,979

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
18 Apr
IAD22:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
46h 35m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
25 Apr
CNS17:00Cairns
51h 37m
2 stops
IAD06:37Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,563
Air New Zealand
26 June
IAD14:53Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 52m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
10 July
CNS06:00Cairns
32h 55m
3 stops
IAD00:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,955
Air New Zealand
26 June
IAD14:53Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 52m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
10 July
CNS06:00Cairns
37h 41m
3 stops
IAD05:41Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,980

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 13/4

09:40-13:40

3 stops38h 00m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

19:10-08:53

3 stops51h 43m

$2,412

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 13/4

18:15-13:40

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

19:10-17:08

2 stops35h 58m

$2,491

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/4

20:20-15:55

2 stops53h 35m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

19:00-08:40

2 stops51h 40m

$2,515

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/4

12:40-13:40

3 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

19:10-21:25

3 stops40h 15m

$2,545

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/4

22:10-10:45

2 stops46h 35m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

17:00-06:37

2 stops51h 37m

$2,563

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 13/4

18:59-18:25

2 stops33h 26m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

19:10-20:00

2 stops38h 50m

$2,569

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 26/4

19:17-11:50

2 stops50h 33m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

13:40-23:09

2 stops47h 29m

$2,795

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 15/4

13:00-11:10

3 stops32h 10m

Cairns

Wed 22/4

06:00-16:56

2 stops24h 56m

$2,816

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

14:53-10:45

2 stops29h 52m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:00-00:55

3 stops32h 55m

$2,955

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

22:21-20:20

2 stops55h 59m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:00-16:25

2 stops24h 25m

$2,979

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Fastest flight time

29h 52m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 29h 52m
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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  • 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 52m.

  • 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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