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Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns from $873

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Thu 14/511:07
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops34h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/512:40
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops33h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,610
Mon 13/415:46
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops30h 04m
Qantas Airways
Sun 26/413:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops45h 42m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$2,095
Sat 30/518:55
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/619:10
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops38h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,112
Thu 14/508:30
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/519:10
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops37h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,118
Sat 30/508:29
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops37h 21m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/613:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops43h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,119
Thu 28/517:16
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops28h 34m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/613:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops43h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,169
Wed 27/508:29
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops40h 31m
Qantas Airways
Sun 7/613:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops45h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,177
Sun 28/608:29
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops38h 26m
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/718:20
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops41h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$2,182
Sun 31/518:55
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops50h 55m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/613:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops43h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,183
Fri 29/517:16
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/606:45
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,187
Sat 27/617:16
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops50h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/719:10
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops41h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,222
Mon 1/608:29
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops38h 26m
Qantas Airways
Sun 7/613:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops47h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,260

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,610

One-way from

$873
14/5-21/5
  • 14/5-21/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 68h 05m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
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14/7
  • 14/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 02m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/6

17:16-11:50

2 stops28h 34m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

13:40-23:00

2 stops47h 20m

$2,169

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/5

17:16-11:50

2 stops28h 34m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

13:40-21:30

2 stops45h 50m

$2,169

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

18:55-11:50

2 stops50h 55m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

13:40-19:13

2 stops43h 33m

$2,183

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/4

21:00-18:25

2 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

11:00-16:05

3 stops43h 05m

$2,700

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

20:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

11:00-16:05

3 stops43h 05m

$2,811

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 28/6

17:16-12:55

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

15:45-09:15

3 stops31h 30m

$3,022

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 15/5

08:30-12:55

2 stops38h 25m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

15:45-20:06

3 stops42h 21m

$3,053

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

10:55-09:30

2 stops56h 35m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

12:35-08:40

2 stops58h 05m

$3,127

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 14/5

16:59-12:55

2 stops29h 56m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

15:45-09:03

3 stops31h 18m

$3,155

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 28/6

19:24-17:35

2 stops32h 11m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

18:20-22:53

2 stops42h 33m

$3,325

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from District of Columbia?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from District of Columbia. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    Qantas Airways and Emirates can get you from District of Columbia to Cairns in just under 28h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 28h 01m. There are 15202 km between District of Columbia and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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