Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $698

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5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
DCA
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CNS
34h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 6:42 pm
CNS
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DCA
27h 02m2 stops
$1,420Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
Qantas Airways Logo
3:41 pm - 11:00 am
BWI
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CNS
28h 19m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 6:17 pm
CNS
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BWI
41h 42m2 stops
$1,438Qantas Airways
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
Qantas Airways Logo
8:16 am - 11:05 am
DCA
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CNS
36h 49m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 8:48 pm
CNS
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DCA
45h 08m2 stops
$1,459Qantas Airways
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 5:15 pm
IAD
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CNS
32h 43m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 10:48 pm
CNS
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IAD
31h 08m2 stops
$1,469Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 28
Qantas Airways Logo
5:26 pm - 4:50 pm
IAD
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CNS
32h 24m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 6:16 pm
CNS
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IAD
41h 41m2 stops
$1,473Qantas Airways
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
Qantas Airways Logo
1:34 pm - 2:05 pm
DCA
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CNS
33h 31m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
5:35 pm - 7:47 pm
CNS
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DCA
41h 12m2 stops
$1,475Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
Qantas Airways Logo
5:26 pm - 9:00 pm
IAD
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CNS
36h 34m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
5:35 pm - 4:56 pm
CNS
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IAD
38h 21m2 stops
$1,475Qantas Airways
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:20 pm
BWI
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CNS
44h 20m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 6:34 am
CNS
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BWI
50h 59m3 stops
$2,736Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:20 pm
BWI
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CNS
44h 20m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 6:34 am
CNS
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BWI
50h 59m3 stops
$2,737Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:20 pm
BWI
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CNS
44h 20m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 6:34 am
CNS
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BWI
50h 59m3 stops
$2,738Singapore Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25

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

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 21
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
44h 20m
2 stops
CNS5:20 pmCairns
Feb 25
CNS6:35 pmCairns
50h 59m
3 stops
BWI6:34 amBaltimore/Washington
Singapore Airlines
Feb 21
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
44h 20m
2 stops
CNS5:20 pmCairns
Feb 25
CNS6:35 pmCairns
50h 59m
3 stops
BWI6:34 amBaltimore/Washington
Singapore Airlines
Feb 21
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
44h 20m
2 stops
CNS5:20 pmCairns
Feb 25
CNS6:35 pmCairns
50h 59m
3 stops
BWI6:34 amBaltimore/Washington

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 21
DCA5:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
54h 05m
2 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Feb 25
CNS6:00 amCairns
30h 39m
2 stops
DCA9:39 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
United Airlines
Feb 21
DCA5:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 10m
2 stops
CNS2:00 pmCairns
Feb 24
CNS6:00 amCairns
25h 43m
2 stops
DCA4:43 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
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

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Cairns

Sat 2/14

6:40 am-6:42 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$1,420

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/7

3:41 pm-11:00 am

2 stops28h 19m

Cairns

Sat 2/14

3:35 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops41h 42m

$1,438

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

8:16 am-11:05 am

2 stops36h 49m

Cairns

Sun 5/10

1:40 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops45h 08m

$1,459

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

5:32 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops32h 43m

Cairns

Sat 2/28

6:40 am-10:48 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,469

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

5:26 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 24m

Cairns

Sat 2/14

3:35 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops41h 41m

$1,473

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

1:34 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 31m

Cairns

Sun 2/15

5:35 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$1,475

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

5:26 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops36h 34m

Cairns

Sun 2/15

5:35 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops38h 21m

$1,475

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

6:35 pm-6:34 am

3 stops50h 59m

$2,736

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

6:35 pm-6:34 am

3 stops50h 59m

$2,737

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

6:35 pm-6:34 am

3 stops50h 59m

$2,738

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How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Baltimore or Washington, D.C., and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 27h 47m and 32h 29m, respectively.

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Fastest flight time

27h 47m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 27h 47m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.
  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 9445.5 mi away from Washington, D.C.. 27h 47m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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. 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

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