Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns from $1,556

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Air Canada Logo
6:59 am - 3:55 pm
DCA
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CNS
42h 56m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:35 pm - 7:58 pm
CNS
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DCA
41h 23m
3 stops
$1,556Air Canada
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 8:50 pm
DCA
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CNS
44h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 8:06 pm
CNS
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DCA
38h 56m
2 stops
$1,573Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 23
Qantas Airways Logo
4:59 pm - 2:05 pm
DCA
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CNS
31h 06m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:40 am - 11:00 pm
CNS
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DCA
30h 20m
2 stops
$1,625Qantas Airways
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Qantas Airways Logo
1:44 pm - 11:05 pm
DCA
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CNS
42h 21m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
5:35 pm - 4:29 pm
CNS
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DCA
37h 54m
2 stops
$1,736Qantas Airways
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 1:50 pm
DCA
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CNS
38h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 10:35 pm
CNS
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DCA
42h 30m
3 stops
$1,753Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Qantas Airways Logo
3:59 pm - 11:05 pm
DCA
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CNS
40h 06m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 2:53 pm
CNS
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DCA
38h 18m
2 stops
$1,779Qantas Airways
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
12:32 pm - 11:55 pm
DCA
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CNS
45h 23m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pm
CNS
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DCA
24h 53m
2 stops
$1,808United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 11:05 am
DCA
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CNS
28h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 9:03 am
CNS
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DCA
31h 28m
3 stops
$1,827Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 23
United Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 2:00 pm
DCA
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CNS
34h 13m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:39 pm
CNS
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DCA
30h 39m
2 stops
$2,700United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 2:55 pm
DCA
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CNS
35h 08m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:43 pm
CNS
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DCA
25h 43m
2 stops
$3,033United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25

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
Mar 18
DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
31h 06m
2 stops
CNS2:05 pmCairns
Mar 25
CNS6:40 amCairns
30h 20m
2 stops
DCA11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,625
Qantas Airways
Feb 21
DCA1:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
42h 21m
2 stops
CNS11:05 pmCairns
Feb 25
CNS5:35 pmCairns
37h 54m
2 stops
DCA4:29 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,736
Qantas Airways
Feb 21
DCA3:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
40h 06m
2 stops
CNS11:05 pmCairns
Feb 25
CNS3:35 pmCairns
38h 18m
2 stops
DCA2:53 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,779

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 18
DCA12:32 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
45h 23m
3 stops
CNS11:55 pmCairns
Mar 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
24h 53m
2 stops
DCA4:53 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,808
United Airlines
Mar 20
DCA5:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
27h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:00 amCairns
Mar 27
CNS6:00 amCairns
29h 45m
2 stops
DCA9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,185
United Airlines
Feb 21
DCA12:47 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
34h 13m
3 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Feb 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
30h 39m
2 stops
DCA9:39 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,700

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DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

6:59 am-3:55 pm

3 stops42h 56m

Cairns

Sat 5/23

4:35 pm-7:58 pm

3 stops41h 23m

$1,556

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

9:59 am-8:50 pm

2 stops44h 51m

Cairns

Sat 5/23

7:10 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops38h 56m

$1,573

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

4:59 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 06m

Cairns

Wed 3/25

6:40 am-11:00 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$1,625

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

1:44 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops42h 21m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

5:35 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops37h 54m

$1,736

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

9:40 am-1:50 pm

3 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Wed 3/25

6:05 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops42h 30m

$1,753

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

3:59 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops40h 06m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

3:35 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$1,779

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

12:32 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops45h 23m

Cairns

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,808

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

4:59 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 06m

Cairns

Sat 5/23

3:35 pm-9:03 am

3 stops31h 28m

$1,827

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

12:47 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops34h 13m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-9:39 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$2,700

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

12:47 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops35h 08m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-4:43 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$3,033

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Fastest flight time

31h 06m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns takes 31h 06m
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 31h 06m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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  • 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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