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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $602

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:07 am - 11:40 am
IAD
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CNS
34h 33m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 8:12 am
CNS
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IAD
33h 32m
3 stops
$1,110Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
Qantas Airways Logo
3:46 pm - 11:50 am
DCA
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CNS
30h 04m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 9:22 pm
CNS
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DCA
45h 42m
2 stops
$1,444Qantas Airways
Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 1:40 pm
DCA
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CNS
39h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:59 pm
CNS
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DCA
37h 49m
2 stops
$1,460Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
Qantas Airways Logo
8:29 am - 12:55 pm
DCA
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CNS
38h 26m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 9:30 pm
CNS
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DCA
41h 10m
2 stops
$1,504Qantas Airways
Sun, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 10
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 10:45 am
BWI
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CNS
38h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
5:40 pm - 11:47 am
CNS
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BWI
56h 07m
3 stops
$2,012Air New Zealand
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 4:55 pm
BWI
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CNS
44h 35m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
5:40 pm - 11:47 am
CNS
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BWI
56h 07m
3 stops
$2,041Air New Zealand
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Emirates Logo
10:55 am - 3:00 pm
IAD
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CNS
38h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
5:40 pm - 8:40 am
CNS
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IAD
53h 00m
2 stops
$2,090Emirates
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 11:10 am
BWI
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CNS
26h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:57 pm
CNS
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BWI
25h 57m
2 stops
$2,111United Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Emirates Logo
10:55 am - 9:30 am
IAD
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CNS
56h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:35 pm - 8:40 am
CNS
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IAD
58h 05m
2 stops
$2,156Emirates
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 11:10 am
BWI
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CNS
26h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:57 pm
CNS
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BWI
25h 57m
2 stops
$2,416United Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 10

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
May 14
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 05m
2 stops
CNS3:00 pmCairns
May 21
CNS5:40 pmCairns
53h 00m
2 stops
IAD8:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,090
Emirates
May 9
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS9:30 amCairns
May 13
CNS12:35 pmCairns
58h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,156
Emirates
May 9
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
CNS9:30 amCairns
May 13
CNS12:35 pmCairns
58h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,157

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

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
May 17
BWI6:20 amBaltimore/Washington
38h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:45 amCairns
May 24
CNS5:40 pmCairns
56h 07m
3 stops
BWI11:47 amBaltimore/Washington
$2,012
Air New Zealand
May 17
BWI6:20 amBaltimore/Washington
44h 35m
3 stops
CNS4:55 pmCairns
May 24
CNS5:40 pmCairns
56h 07m
3 stops
BWI11:47 amBaltimore/Washington
$2,041
Air New Zealand
May 15
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
50h 45m
3 stops
CNS10:45 pmCairns
May 22
CNS3:45 pmCairns
45h 00m
3 stops
BWI10:45 pmBaltimore/Washington
$2,699

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

11:07 am-11:40 am

3 stops34h 33m

Cairns

Thu 5/21

12:40 pm-8:12 am

3 stops33h 32m

$1,110

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/13

3:46 pm-11:50 am

2 stops30h 04m

Cairns

Sun 4/26

1:40 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops45h 42m

$1,444

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

8:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Cairns

Thu 5/21

7:10 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$1,460

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/28

8:29 am-12:55 pm

2 stops38h 26m

Cairns

Fri 7/10

6:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$1,504

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/17

6:20 am-10:45 am

2 stops38h 25m

Cairns

Sun 5/24

5:40 pm-11:47 am

3 stops56h 07m

$2,012

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/17

6:20 am-4:55 pm

3 stops44h 35m

Cairns

Sun 5/24

5:40 pm-11:47 am

3 stops56h 07m

$2,041

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

10:55 am-3:00 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Cairns

Thu 5/21

5:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops53h 00m

$2,090

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/15

6:20 pm-11:10 am

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Fri 5/22

6:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$2,111

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

10:55 am-9:30 am

2 stops56h 35m

Cairns

Wed 5/13

12:35 pm-8:40 am

2 stops58h 05m

$2,156
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/28

6:59 pm-11:10 am

2 stops26h 11m

Cairns

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$2,416

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Fastest flight time

29h 39m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 29h 39m
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Frequently asked questions about flying 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.. 29h 39m 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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