How long is the flight from Cairns to Seattle?

Departing from Cairns to Seattle will take you 42h 27m. The distance between Cairns and Seattle is about 11516 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 18.0 - 168.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 168.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 18.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to SEA?

When flying from Cairns to Seattle, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Tue 29/1219:50 -

2 stops33h 04m

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Deal found 13/9$2,306

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Deal found 13/9$2,456

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Deal found 13/9$3,079

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Deal found 13/9$3,187

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1 stop30h 45m

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1 stop37h 50m

Deal found 13/9$3,368

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Thu 31/12

12:05-10:54

2 stops40h 49m

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Fri 30/4

14:30-13:00

2 stops29h 30m

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CNS Cairns - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Tue 29/12

11:45-16:32

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Fri 30/4

19:32-16:10

3 stops27h 38m

$3,079

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CNS Cairns - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Thu 31/12

18:20-07:05

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Fri 30/4

10:15-17:05

1 stop37h 50m

$3,187

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CNS Cairns - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

CNSSEA

Cairns

Tue 29/12

11:45-11:40

2 stops41h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 30/4

10:15-17:05

1 stop37h 50m

$3,415

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How long is the flight from Cairns to Seattle?
Departing from Cairns to Seattle will take you 42h 27m. The distance between Cairns and Seattle is about 11516 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Seattle that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Seattle?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Seattle.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Seattle?
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