Flights from Washington to Cairns
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tokyo
- 24h 50m
- two tickets, via Tokyo
- $939
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 9,452 mi (15,211 km)
fastest
Via Tokyo
Japan
24h 50m
with the connection
Washington to Tokyo
flight 14h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Haneda. Departure to Cairns: Narita International.
Tokyo to Cairns
flight 7h 25m
two ticketsfrom $939
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 Washington to cities closest to Cairns
Washington to Taipei
Taipei: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 50m
Washington to Tokyo
Tokyo: 3,656 mi (5,884 km) from Cairns, flight 14h 25m
from $503
Washington to Seoul
Seoul: 3,958 mi (6,370 km) from Cairns, flight 15h 50m
from $711
Washington to Beijing
Beijing: 4,358 mi (7,013 km) from Cairns, flight 16h 55m
from $578
Washington to Honolulu
Honolulu: 4,641 mi (7,469 km) from Cairns, flight 11h 3m
from $400
Washington to Anchorage
Anchorage: 6,438 mi (10,361 km) from Cairns, flight 7h 44m
To Cairns from cities closest to Washington
Tokyo to Cairns
Tokyo: 6,778 mi (10,908 km) from Washington, flight 7h 25m
from $249
Osaka to Cairns
Osaka: 6,943 mi (11,174 km) from Washington, flight 7h 15m
Auckland to Cairns
Auckland: 8,625 mi (13,880 km) from Washington, flight 5h 35m
from $295
Port Moresby to Cairns
Port Moresby: 9,037 mi (14,543 km) from Washington, flight 1h 30m
from $167
Rockhampton to Cairns
Rockhampton: 9,466 mi (15,234 km) from Washington, flight 3h 45m
from $217
Gold Coast to Cairns
Gold Coast: 9,473 mi (15,245 km) from Washington, flight 2h 25m
from $92
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Cairns?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tokyo.
What is the fastest way to fly from Washington to Cairns?
Via Tokyo: 14h 25m to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 24h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Washington to Cairns with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $939. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Cairns from Washington?
9,452 mi (15,211 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.