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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $876

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:07 - 11:40
IAD
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CNS
34h 33m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 08:12
CNS
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IAD
33h 32m
3 stops
$1,615Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
Qantas Airways Logo
15:46 - 11:50
DCA
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CNS
30h 04m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 21:22
CNS
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DCA
45h 42m
2 stops
$2,101Qantas Airways
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
16:59 - 11:50
DCA
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CNS
28h 51m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 22:55
CNS
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DCA
47h 15m
2 stops
$2,103Qantas Airways
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Qantas Airways Logo
17:59 - 11:50
IAD
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CNS
51h 51m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 23:26
CNS
-
IAD
47h 46m
2 stops
$2,103Qantas Airways
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 17:35
DCA
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CNS
32h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 19:13
CNS
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DCA
38h 03m
2 stops
$2,119Multiple Airlines
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 13:40
DCA
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CNS
39h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:59
CNS
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DCA
37h 49m
2 stops
$2,124Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 15:00
IAD
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CNS
38h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:40 - 08:40
CNS
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IAD
53h 00m
2 stops
$3,041Emirates
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
United Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:10
BWI
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CNS
26h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:57
CNS
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BWI
25h 57m
2 stops
$3,072United Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
Air New Zealand Logo
07:00 - 10:45
BWI
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CNS
37h 45m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:45
CNS
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BWI
24h 50m
2 stops
$3,462Air New Zealand
Sun, 28 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
15:03 - 10:45
BWI
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CNS
29h 42m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:45
CNS
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BWI
24h 50m
2 stops
$3,673Air New Zealand
Sat, 27 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul

Air Canada flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Air Canada deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Air Canada
30 May
DCA18:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
55h 00m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
3 June
CNS16:35Cairns
41h 23m
3 stops
DCA19:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$3,852
Air Canada
13 Apr
IAD16:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28h 40m
3 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
26 Apr
CNS19:15Cairns
40h 10m
3 stops
IAD21:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$4,092
Air Canada
27 June
IAD17:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
56h 40m
3 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
15 July
CNS19:15Cairns
49h 07m
2 stops
IAD06:22Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$4,186

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

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
13 Apr
DCA15:46Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 04m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
26 Apr
CNS13:40Cairns
45h 42m
2 stops
DCA21:22Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,101
Qantas Airways
12 May
DCA16:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
28h 51m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
19 May
CNS13:40Cairns
47h 15m
2 stops
DCA22:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,103
Qantas Airways
30 May
DCA08:29Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
37h 21m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
5 June
CNS13:40Cairns
43h 33m
2 stops
DCA19:13Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,126

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

11:07-11:40

3 stops34h 33m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

12:40-08:12

3 stops33h 32m

$1,615

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 13/4

15:46-11:50

2 stops30h 04m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

13:40-21:22

2 stops45h 42m

$2,101

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/5

16:59-11:50

2 stops28h 51m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

13:40-22:55

2 stops47h 15m

$2,103

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/5

17:59-11:50

2 stops51h 51m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

13:40-23:26

2 stops47h 46m

$2,103

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/5

18:55-17:35

2 stops32h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/6

19:10-19:13

2 stops38h 03m

$2,119

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 14/5

08:30-13:40

2 stops39h 10m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

19:10-18:59

2 stops37h 49m

$2,124

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

10:55-15:00

2 stops38h 05m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

17:40-08:40

2 stops53h 00m

$3,041
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 15/5

18:20-11:10

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

06:00-17:57

2 stops25h 57m

$3,072

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 28/6

07:00-10:45

2 stops37h 45m

Cairns

Thu 9/7

11:55-22:45

2 stops24h 50m

$3,462

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 27/6

15:03-10:45

2 stops29h 42m

Cairns

Thu 9/7

11:55-22:45

2 stops24h 50m

$3,673

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Fastest flight time

27h 38m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 27h 38m
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 27h 38m.

  • 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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