Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns from $725

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9:40 am - 1:40 pm
DCA
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CNS
38h 00m
3 stops
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7:10 pm - 8:53 am
CNS
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DCA
51h 43m
3 stops
$1,829Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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8:20 am - 10:45 am
DCA
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CNS
36h 25m
2 stops
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6:20 pm - 10:15 pm
CNS
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DCA
41h 55m
2 stops
$1,874Air New Zealand
Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 9
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2:35 pm - 10:45 am
DCA
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CNS
30h 10m
2 stops
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1:40 pm - 10:30 pm
CNS
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DCA
46h 50m
2 stops
$1,882Air New Zealand
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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2:35 pm - 10:45 am
DCA
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CNS
30h 10m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 10:15 pm
CNS
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DCA
30h 15m
3 stops
$1,907Air New Zealand
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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7:28 pm - 10:45 am
DCA
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CNS
49h 17m
2 stops
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6:20 pm - 10:15 pm
CNS
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DCA
41h 55m
2 stops
$1,923Air New Zealand
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9
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7:55 am - 10:45 am
DCA
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CNS
36h 50m
2 stops
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11:55 am - 10:15 pm
CNS
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DCA
24h 20m
2 stops
$1,957Air New Zealand
Sun, Jun 28 - Thu, Jul 23
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4:59 pm - 4:55 pm
DCA
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CNS
33h 56m
2 stops
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6:45 am - 6:00 pm
CNS
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DCA
25h 15m
2 stops
$1,988Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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4:59 pm - 10:45 am
DCA
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CNS
27h 46m
2 stops
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6:55 pm - 10:15 pm
CNS
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DCA
41h 20m
3 stops
$2,022Air New Zealand
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9
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11:00 am - 1:40 pm
DCA
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CNS
36h 40m
3 stops
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7:10 pm - 7:58 pm
CNS
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DCA
38h 48m
3 stops
$2,041Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
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4:59 pm - 4:55 pm
DCA
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CNS
33h 56m
3 stops
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6:55 pm - 10:15 pm
CNS
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DCA
41h 20m
3 stops
$2,052Air New Zealand
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9

Air New Zealand flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Jul 30
DCA8:20 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
36h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
Aug 9
CNS6:20 pmCairns
41h 55m
2 stops
DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,874
Air New Zealand
Apr 30
DCA2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
May 7
CNS1:40 pmCairns
46h 50m
2 stops
DCA10:30 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,882
Air New Zealand
Apr 30
DCA2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
May 7
CNS6:00 amCairns
30h 15m
3 stops
DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,907

Qantas Airways flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
May 14
DCA5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 55m
2 stops
CNS12:55 pmCairns
May 21
CNS1:40 pmCairns
43h 19m
2 stops
DCA6:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,080
Qantas Airways
May 10
DCA8:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
43h 55m
2 stops
CNS6:25 pmCairns
May 24
CNS6:45 amCairns
26h 28m
2 stops
DCA7:13 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$23,449

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DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/30

9:40 am-1:40 pm

3 stops38h 00m

Cairns

Thu 5/7

7:10 pm-8:53 am

3 stops51h 43m

$1,829

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/30

8:20 am-10:45 am

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sun 8/9

6:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,874

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/30

2:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Thu 5/7

1:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops46h 50m

$1,882

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/30

2:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-10:15 pm

3 stops30h 15m

$1,907

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/31

7:28 pm-10:45 am

2 stops49h 17m

Cairns

Sun 8/9

6:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,923

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/28

7:55 am-10:45 am

2 stops36h 50m

Cairns

Thu 7/23

11:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,957
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

4:59 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 56m

Cairns

Sat 5/9

6:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,988

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/31

4:59 pm-10:45 am

2 stops27h 46m

Cairns

Sun 8/9

6:55 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops41h 20m

$2,022

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

11:00 am-1:40 pm

3 stops36h 40m

Cairns

Thu 5/21

7:10 pm-7:58 pm

3 stops38h 48m

$2,041

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/31

4:59 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops33h 56m

Cairns

Sun 8/9

6:55 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops41h 20m

$2,052

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Fastest flight time

27h 46m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns takes 27h 46m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns.
  • How far is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cairns by plane?

    A flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cairns will travel around 9446.6 mi. Flights usually cover this in 27h 46m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns Airport.

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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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