Flights from Dallas to Cairns
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Sydney
- 23h 10m
- two tickets, via Sydney
- $1,942
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 8,421 mi (13,552 km)
fastest
Via Sydney
Australia
23h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,942
Via Melbourne
Australia
24h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,147
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Dallas to cities closest to Cairns
Dallas to Sydney
Sydney: 1,219 mi (1,961 km) from Cairns, flight 17h 5m
from $879
Dallas to Melbourne
Melbourne: 1,445 mi (2,325 km) from Cairns, flight 17h 35m
from $856
Dallas to Taipei
Taipei: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 15m
from $605
Dallas to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 3,452 mi (5,556 km) from Cairns, flight 17h
from $617
Dallas to Shanghai
Shanghai: 3,697 mi (5,950 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 50m
from $552
Dallas to Seoul
Seoul: 3,958 mi (6,370 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 20m
from $520
To Cairns from cities closest to Dallas
Tokyo to Cairns
Tokyo: 6,463 mi (10,401 km) from Dallas, flight 7h 25m
from $249
Osaka to Cairns
Osaka: 6,673 mi (10,739 km) from Dallas, flight 7h 15m
Auckland to Cairns
Auckland: 7,451 mi (11,991 km) from Dallas, flight 5h 35m
from $295
Port Moresby to Cairns
Port Moresby: 8,078 mi (13,001 km) from Dallas, flight 1h 30m
from $167
Gold Coast to Cairns
Gold Coast: 8,318 mi (13,386 km) from Dallas, flight 2h 25m
from $92
Brisbane to Cairns
Brisbane: 8,324 mi (13,396 km) from Dallas, flight 2h 25m
from $82
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Dallas to Cairns?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Sydney.
What is the fastest way to fly from Dallas to Cairns?
Via Sydney: 17h 5m to the connection, 3h 5m after it, about 23h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Dallas to Cairns with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Sydney from $1,942. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Dallas and Cairns?
Sydney (23h 10m total) and Melbourne (24h total).
How far is Cairns from Dallas?
8,421 mi (13,552 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.