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Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns from $848

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,012

One-way from

$848
27/11-4/12
  • 27/11-4/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
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22/10
  • 22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 34m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
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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 15 October 2025.

Thu 27/1108:40DCA - CNS
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1212:35CNS - DCA
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,012
Thu 27/1120:05IAD - CNS
3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1209:45CNS - IAD
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,426
Fri 14/1110:40IAD - CNS
3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1119:15CNS - IAD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,486
Mon 1/1222:11IAD - CNS
3 stops52h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:05CNS - IAD
3 stops56h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,571
Mon 1/1220:40DCA - CNS
3 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:05CNS - DCA
3 stops63h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,575
Thu 27/1120:40DCA - CNS
3 stops51h 15mAir Canada
Thu 4/1217:35CNS - DCA
3 stops44h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 13/10$2,866
Fri 14/1114:52DCA - CNS
2 stops32h 13mQantas Airways
Fri 21/1117:35CNS - DCA
2 stops37h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$3,251
Mon 1/1217:59DCA - CNS
2 stops38h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - DCA
2 stops25h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10$3,276
Fri 14/1109:59DCA - CNS
3 stops46h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1106:00CNS - DCA
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$3,354
Sat 18/1021:00IAD - CNS
2 stops45h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1009:20CNS - IAD
2 stops44h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/10$3,847
Sat 18/1010:55IAD - CNS
2 stops45h 55mEmirates
Wed 22/1014:25CNS - IAD
2 stops56h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/10$3,951

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 27/11

08:40-11:35

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Thu 4/12

12:35-23:00

2 stops25h 25m

$2,012

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/11

20:05-08:30

3 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/12

09:45-15:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,426

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 14/11

10:40-08:30

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Fri 21/11

19:15-15:55

2 stops35h 40m

$2,486

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

22:11-17:30

3 stops52h 19m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:05-11:45

3 stops56h 40m

$2,571

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

20:40-17:30

3 stops53h 50m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:05-18:05

3 stops63h 00m

$2,575

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 27/11

20:40-14:55

3 stops51h 15m

Cairns

Thu 4/12

17:35-22:35

3 stops44h 00m

$2,866

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 14/11

14:52-14:05

2 stops32h 13m

Cairns

Fri 21/11

17:35-16:23

2 stops37h 48m

$3,251

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

17:59-23:55

2 stops38h 56m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

06:00-16:49

2 stops25h 49m

$3,276

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 14/11

09:59-23:05

3 stops46h 06m

Cairns

Fri 21/11

06:00-20:45

3 stops29h 45m

$3,354

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/10

09:59-11:00

2 stops35h 01m

Cairns

Wed 29/10

14:50-20:00

2 stops43h 10m

$4,008

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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?

    Air Canada and Qantas Airways can get you from District of Columbia to Cairns in just under 32h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 02m. 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.

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

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