Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $1,484

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3:22 pm - 2:05 pmBWI-CNS
31h 43m2 stops
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5:35 pm - 2:01 pmCNS-BWI
34h 26m2 stops
$1,484Qantas Airways
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17
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3:55 pm - 11:20 amDCA-CNS
28h 25m2 stops
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6:40 am - 8:54 pmCNS-DCA
28h 14m2 stops
$1,494Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 11:20 amIAD-CNS
26h 43m2 stops
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6:40 am - 10:15 pmCNS-IAD
29h 35m2 stops
$1,494Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17
Qantas Airways Logo
5:08 pm - 4:50 pmDCA-CNS
32h 42m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
5:35 pm - 2:57 pmCNS-DCA
36h 22m2 stops
$1,584Qantas Airways
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Qantas Airways Logo
5:26 pm - 11:05 pmIAD-CNS
38h 39m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 10:51 pmCNS-IAD
46h 16m2 stops
$1,634Qantas Airways
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Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 9:55 amDCA-CNS
33h 16m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 6:57 pmCNS-DCA
39h 22m3 stops
$1,684Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 11:55 pmBWI-CNS
38h 20m2 stops
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6:00 am - 5:16 pmCNS-BWI
26h 16m2 stops
$1,686United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 11:55 pmIAD-CNS
37h 56m2 stops
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6:00 am - 8:55 pmCNS-IAD
29h 55m2 stops
$1,686United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
Emirates Logo
10:30 am - 11:05 pmIAD-CNS
45h 35m2 stops
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11:50 am - 8:10 amCNS-IAD
59h 20m2 stops
$2,054Emirates
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Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 11:05 pmIAD-CNS
36h 00m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 3:55 pmCNS-IAD
39h 10m2 stops
$2,297Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10

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

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Qantas Airways
Feb 17
BWI3:22 pmBaltimore/Washington
31h 43m
2 stops
CNS2:05 pmCairns
Mar 17
CNS5:35 pmCairns
34h 26m
2 stops
BWI2:01 pmBaltimore/Washington
Qantas Airways
Feb 5
DCA5:08 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
32h 42m
2 stops
CNS4:50 pmCairns
Feb 9
CNS5:35 pmCairns
36h 22m
2 stops
DCA2:57 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Qantas Airways
Feb 7
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 39m
2 stops
CNS11:05 pmCairns
Feb 11
CNS3:35 pmCairns
46h 16m
2 stops
IAD10:51 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 1
BWI6:35 pmBaltimore/Washington
38h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:55 pmCairns
Dec 10
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 16m
2 stops
BWI5:16 pmBaltimore/Washington
United Airlines
Dec 1
DCA2:51 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
33h 04m
3 stops
CNS2:55 pmCairns
Dec 10
CNS6:00 amCairns
30h 36m
2 stops
DCA9:36 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
United Airlines
Dec 1
BWI6:35 pmBaltimore/Washington
38h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:55 pmCairns
Dec 10
CNS6:00 amCairns
26h 16m
2 stops
BWI5:16 pmBaltimore/Washington

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BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/17

3:22 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 43m

Cairns

Tue 3/17

5:35 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,484

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/17

3:55 pm-11:20 am

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Tue 3/17

6:40 am-8:54 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$1,494

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

5:37 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 43m

Cairns

Tue 3/17

6:40 am-10:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,494

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/5

5:08 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 42m

Cairns

Mon 2/9

5:35 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$1,584

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

5:26 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops38h 39m

Cairns

Wed 2/11

3:35 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops46h 16m

$1,634

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/17

9:39 am-9:55 am

2 stops33h 16m

Cairns

Tue 3/17

5:35 pm-6:57 pm

3 stops39h 22m

$1,684

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/1

6:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-5:16 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$1,686

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

6:59 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 56m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,686

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

10:30 am-11:05 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Cairns

Wed 2/11

11:50 am-8:10 am

2 stops59h 20m

$2,054

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

8:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

3:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$2,297

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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 31h 43m and 44h 37m, respectively.

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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 9445.5 mi away from Washington, D.C.. 26h 43m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport?

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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.

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