How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 30h 49m and 32h 40m, respectively.

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

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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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8:25 am - 3:55 pmIAD-CNS

41h 30m2 stops

7:15 pm - 11:45 amCNS-IAD

54h 30m3 stops

$1,359Air Canada

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dom., sep. 14 - dom., sep. 21

5:45 am - 4:25 amBWI-CNS

32h 40m2 stops

7:00 pm - 4:30 amCNS-BWI

47h 30m3 stops

$1,398

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sáb., sep. 13 - sáb., sep. 20

8:25 am - 1:10 pmIAD-CNS

38h 45m2 stops

6:00 am - 6:31 amCNS-IAD

38h 31m2 stops

$1,411Air Canada

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lun., sep. 1 - vie., sep. 19

8:25 am - 3:55 pmIAD-CNS

41h 30m2 stops

7:15 pm - 9:38 amCNS-IAD

52h 23m3 stops

$1,422Air Canada

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lun., sep. 1 - vie., sep. 19

7:00 am - 10:45 amBWI-CNS

37h 45m2 stops

5:35 pm - 5:07 pmCNS-BWI

37h 32m2 stops

$1,697Air New Zealand

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dom., sep. 14 - dom., sep. 21

8:55 am - 3:55 pmBWI-CNS

41h 00m2 stops

6:00 am - 5:48 amCNS-BWI

37h 48m2 stops

$1,763United Airlines

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vie., sep. 12 - vie., sep. 19

7:00 am - 10:45 amBWI-CNS

37h 45m2 stops

6:35 pm - 5:07 pmCNS-BWI

36h 32m2 stops

$1,783Air New Zealand

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sáb., sep. 13 - sáb., sep. 20

5:00 pm - 11:50 amDCA-CNS

27h 50m2 stops

2:50 pm - 1:59 pmCNS-DCA

38h 09m2 stops

$1,849American Airlines

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lun., dic. 1 - mié., dic. 10

8:30 am - 11:55 pmBWI-CNS

48h 25m2 stops

6:00 am - 5:16 pmCNS-BWI

26h 16m2 stops

$1,873United Airlines

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lun., dic. 1 - mié., dic. 10

3:23 pm - 5:30 pmBWI-CNS

35h 07m2 stops

6:40 am - 10:26 pmCNS-BWI

30h 46m2 stops

$1,979Qantas Airways

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lun., dic. 1 - mié., dic. 10

Air Canada flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Air Canada

Sep 14

IAD8:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 30m

2 stops

CNS3:55 pmCairns

Sep 21

CNS7:15 pmCairns

54h 30m

3 stops

IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,359

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Air Canada

Sep 1

IAD8:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 45m

2 stops

CNS1:10 pmCairns

Sep 19

CNS6:00 amCairns

38h 31m

2 stops

IAD6:31 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,411

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Air Canada

Sep 1

IAD8:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 30m

2 stops

CNS3:55 pmCairns

Sep 19

CNS7:15 pmCairns

52h 23m

3 stops

IAD9:38 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,422

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Air New Zealand flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Air New Zealand

Sep 14

BWI7:00 amBaltimore/Washington

37h 45m

2 stops

CNS10:45 amCairns

Sep 21

CNS5:35 pmCairns

37h 32m

2 stops

BWI5:07 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,697

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Air New Zealand

Sep 13

BWI7:00 amBaltimore/Washington

37h 45m

2 stops

CNS10:45 amCairns

Sep 20

CNS6:35 pmCairns

36h 32m

2 stops

BWI5:07 pmBaltimore/Washington

$1,783

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Air New Zealand

Sep 14

DCA12:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

31h 55m

2 stops

CNS10:45 amCairns

Sep 21

CNS5:35 pmCairns

37h 19m

2 stops

DCA4:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,922

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 9/14

8:25 am-3:55 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Cairns

dom. 9/21

7:15 pm-11:45 am

3 stops54h 30m

$1,359

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 9/13

5:45 am-4:25 am

2 stops32h 40m

Cairns

sáb. 9/20

7:00 pm-4:30 am

3 stops47h 30m

$1,398

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/1

8:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Cairns

vie. 9/19

6:00 am-6:31 am

2 stops38h 31m

$1,411

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/1

8:25 am-3:55 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Cairns

vie. 9/19

7:15 pm-9:38 am

3 stops52h 23m

$1,422

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 9/14

7:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cairns

dom. 9/21

5:35 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$1,697

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 9/12

8:55 am-3:55 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

vie. 9/19

6:00 am-5:48 am

2 stops37h 48m

$1,763

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 9/13

7:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cairns

sáb. 9/20

6:35 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$1,783

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 12/1

5:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

Cairns

mié. 12/10

2:50 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$1,849

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/1

8:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops48h 25m

Cairns

mié. 12/10

6:00 am-5:16 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$1,873

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/1

3:23 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops35h 07m

Cairns

mié. 12/10

6:40 am-10:26 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,979

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Best Price Found	$674
Fastest flight time	26h 10m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cairns	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cairns from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $674. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,359.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 26h 10m

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Baltimore/Washington Airport - Cairns Airport, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport - Cairns Airport and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport - Cairns Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Cairns by plane?
Cairns is 9445.5 mi away from Washington, D.C.. 27h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Cairns is Qantas Airways, representing 100% of all bookings.

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