Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,417

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5:26 pm - 11:20 amIAD-CNS
26h 54m2 stops
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6:40 am - 9:17 pmCNS-IAD
29h 37m2 stops
$1,417Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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5:26 pm - 1:35 pmIAD-CNS
30h 09m2 stops
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6:45 am - 10:19 pmCNS-IAD
29h 34m2 stops
$1,491Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Apr 25 - Fri, May 8
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8:20 pm - 5:30 amIAD-CNS
43h 10m2 stops
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11:00 am - 4:05 pmCNS-IAD
43h 05m3 stops
$1,639Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Apr 25 - Fri, May 8
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8:20 pm - 9:45 amIAD-CNS
47h 25m3 stops
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11:00 am - 4:05 pmCNS-IAD
43h 05m3 stops
$1,697Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Apr 25 - Fri, May 8
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5:26 pm - 11:00 amIAD-CNS
26h 34m2 stops
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7:45 am - 9:17 pmCNS-IAD
28h 32m2 stops
$1,923Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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10:30 am - 10:35 pmIAD-CNS
69h 05m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 8:10 amCNS-IAD
55h 35m2 stops
$2,109Emirates
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Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
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10:30 am - 10:35 pmIAD-CNS
69h 05m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 8:10 amCNS-IAD
55h 35m2 stops
$2,110Emirates
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Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
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10:30 am - 10:35 pmIAD-CNS
69h 05m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 8:10 amCNS-IAD
55h 35m2 stops
$2,112Emirates
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8:05 pm - 11:05 pmIAD-CNS
36h 00m2 stops
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9:45 am - 8:20 amCNS-IAD
61h 35m3 stops
$2,475Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:05 pm - 11:05 pmIAD-CNS
36h 00m2 stops
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9:45 am - 3:55 pmCNS-IAD
45h 10m3 stops
$2,483Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

Qantas Airways flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns

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Qantas Airways
Dec 6
IAD5:08 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 57m
2 stops
CNS11:05 pmCairns
Dec 27
CNS2:50 pmCairns
47h 15m
2 stops
IAD11:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Qantas Airways
Dec 4
IAD4:58 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 02m
2 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
Dec 30
CNS5:35 pmCairns
38h 30m
2 stops
IAD5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Qantas Airways
Dec 4
IAD4:58 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 02m
2 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
Dec 28
CNS5:35 pmCairns
38h 08m
2 stops
IAD4:43 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns

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Emirates
Feb 15
IAD10:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
69h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:35 pmCairns
Feb 19
CNS3:35 pmCairns
55h 35m
2 stops
IAD8:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Emirates
Feb 15
IAD10:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
69h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:35 pmCairns
Feb 19
CNS3:35 pmCairns
55h 35m
2 stops
IAD8:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Emirates
Dec 3
IAD10:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
43h 30m
2 stops
CNS9:00 pmCairns
Dec 27
CNS2:50 pmCairns
56h 20m
2 stops
IAD8:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

5:26 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 54m

Cairns

Mon 1/19

6:40 am-9:17 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$1,417

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

5:26 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 09m

Cairns

Fri 5/8

6:45 am-10:19 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,491

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

8:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops43h 10m

Cairns

Fri 5/8

11:00 am-4:05 pm

3 stops43h 05m

$1,639

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/25

8:20 pm-9:45 am

3 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Fri 5/8

11:00 am-4:05 pm

3 stops43h 05m

$1,697

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

5:26 pm-11:00 am

2 stops26h 34m

Cairns

Tue 1/20

7:45 am-9:17 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$1,923

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

10:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 2/19

3:35 pm-8:10 am

2 stops55h 35m

$2,109

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

10:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 2/19

3:35 pm-8:10 am

2 stops55h 35m

$2,110

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

10:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops69h 05m

Cairns

Thu 2/19

3:35 pm-8:10 am

2 stops55h 35m

$2,112

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

8:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Mon 1/19

9:45 am-8:20 am

3 stops61h 35m

$2,475

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

8:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Tue 1/20

9:45 am-3:55 pm

3 stops45h 10m

$2,483

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Fastest flight time

26h 34m

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns takes 26h 34m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns.
  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairns by plane?

    The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Cairns is about 9423.5 mi. Typically, this will take 26h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 license 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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