How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns take?

Flying to Cairns from Washington, D.C. requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 22h 44m .

What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns was $1,552 for a round-trip ticket.

Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Cairns?

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Washington, D.C. and on arrival in Cairns.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Cairns (Cairns). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Cairns flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

9:00 pm - 11:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns

36h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

9:00 pm - 3:40 pmCNS Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

56h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$1,552Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

8:29 am - 11:10 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns

36h 41m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

4:35 pm - 8:25 pmCNS Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 50m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,572Air Canada

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

4:04 pm - 2:55 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns

31h 51m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

3:40 pm - 7:16 pmCNS Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 36m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,600Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

4:04 pm - 10:40 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns

39h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

11:15 am - 2:59 pmCNS Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 44m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,600Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

9:00 pm - 9:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns

46h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

4:35 pm - 3:40 pmCNS Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

61h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

$1,649Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

3:55 pm - 1:40 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns

31h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:40 pm - 9:34 pmCNS Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington

45h 54m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,694Qantas Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

4:00 pm - 1:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns

31h 40m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

4:35 pm - 8:25 pmCNS Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 50m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,771Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

8:00 am - 10:45 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CNS Cairns

36h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

6:50 am - 12:11 amCNS Cairns-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

55h 21m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,987Air New Zealand

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

1:05 pm - 10:45 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns

31h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

6:50 am - 4:35 pmCNS Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington

47h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,987Air New Zealand

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

1:05 pm - 10:45 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-CNS Cairns

31h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

6:50 am - 4:35 pmCNS Cairns-BWI Baltimore/Washington

47h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,988Air New Zealand

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cairns were found on Qatar Airways ($1,552) and Air Canada ($1,572).

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns was $1,552 for a round-trip ticket.
Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Cairns?
Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Washington, D.C. and on arrival in Cairns.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Cairns (Cairns). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Cairns flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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