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Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns from $1,137

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Sat 7/216:59
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops30h 06m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/214:50
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops39h 03m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,260
Sat 7/217:26
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops26h 34m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/215:35
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops41h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,260
Wed 29/412:40
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/519:10
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops49h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$2,412
Sat 7/315:59
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops31h 06m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/314:50
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops42h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$2,480
Thu 16/420:20
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops71h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/519:15
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$2,497
Sat 7/317:37
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops29h 28m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/315:35
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops40h 44m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$2,507
Sat 7/320:05
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops69h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/319:15
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops59h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$2,615
Sat 7/216:59
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops27h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/206:45
CNS
-
DCA
3 stops26h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,642
Fri 6/310:40
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops54h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/315:45
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops63h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,753
Fri 6/316:59
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops48h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/306:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,836
Fri 6/317:52
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops50h 58m
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/317:35
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops38h 36m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,876
Sat 21/210:30
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops57h 15m
Emirates
Wed 25/211:50
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops59h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1$3,043

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,260

One-way from

$1,137
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/2-14/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 57m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 37m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/2

16:59-14:05

2 stops30h 06m

Cairns

Sat 14/2

14:50-14:53

2 stops39h 03m

$2,260

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/2

17:26-11:00

2 stops26h 34m

Cairns

Sat 14/2

15:35-18:18

2 stops41h 43m

$2,260

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/3

15:59-14:05

2 stops31h 06m

Cairns

Sat 14/3

14:50-19:46

2 stops42h 56m

$2,480

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 16/4

20:20-09:45

3 stops71h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

19:15-16:05

2 stops34h 50m

$2,497

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/3

17:37-14:05

2 stops29h 28m

Cairns

Sat 14/3

15:35-18:19

2 stops40h 44m

$2,507

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/3

20:05-08:30

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Sat 14/3

19:15-16:55

2 stops59h 40m

$2,615

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/2

16:59-11:00

2 stops27h 01m

Cairns

Sat 14/2

06:45-18:41

3 stops26h 56m

$2,642

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

17:55-13:40

2 stops29h 45m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

19:10-18:31

2 stops37h 21m

$2,737

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/3

16:59-08:20

2 stops48h 21m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

06:40-23:00

2 stops30h 20m

$2,836

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/3

17:52-11:50

2 stops50h 58m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

17:35-18:11

2 stops38h 36m

$2,876

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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 can get you from District of Columbia to Cairns in just under 30h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 15202 km between District of Columbia and Cairns.

  • 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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