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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $712

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Fri 30/1013:27
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops31h 38m
Qantas Airways
Mon 16/1117:40
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,189
Mon 2/1115:23
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops28h 42m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/1117:40
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,194
Thu 29/1013:27
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops31h 38m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/1117:40
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,314
Mon 26/1013:27
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops31h 38m
Qantas Airways
Thu 12/1117:40
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,372
Sat 21/215:20
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops40h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/217:35
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops39h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$2,384
Sat 21/217:37
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops38h 28m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/209:20
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops46h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$2,384
Thu 12/315:21
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops30h 29m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/317:35
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops43h 24m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/1$2,395
Tue 3/1117:03
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops27h 02m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/1117:40
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops37h 31m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,398
Sat 24/1017:10
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/1117:40
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops37h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,424
Mon 26/1009:40
DCA
-
CNS
3 stops39h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 12/1117:35
CNS
-
DCA
3 stops41h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/1$2,450
Fri 26/619:21
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/714:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$2,450
Sat 10/1013:27
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops37h 08m
Qantas Airways
Tue 27/1014:55
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops41h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,484

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Round-trip from

$2,165

One-way from

$712
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/2-14/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 19m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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  • 24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 28 January 2026.
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Washington, D.C.

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/2

15:20-23:05

2 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

17:35-18:18

2 stops39h 43m

$2,384

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

17:37-23:05

2 stops38h 28m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

09:20-16:50

2 stops46h 30m

$2,384

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/3

15:21-11:50

2 stops30h 29m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

17:35-22:59

2 stops43h 24m

$2,395

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

19:21-12:40

2 stops27h 19m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

14:55-05:00

2 stops28h 05m

$2,450

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

13:44-23:05

2 stops42h 21m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

15:35-14:53

2 stops38h 18m

$2,492

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/3

14:14-11:50

2 stops31h 36m

Cairns

Fri 20/3

06:40-18:42

2 stops26h 02m

$2,538

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/3

15:59-16:15

2 stops34h 16m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

17:35-19:46

2 stops40h 11m

$2,539

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/3

17:52-10:45

2 stops50h 53m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

17:35-16:50

2 stops37h 15m

$2,562

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 13/3

15:21-10:45

2 stops29h 24m

Cairns

Fri 20/3

19:30-22:59

2 stops41h 29m

$2,574

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/3

21:05-08:30

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

15:45-16:55

2 stops39h 10m

$2,633

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Cairns will take you 32h. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Cairns is about 15202 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Most travellers choose Baltimore/Washington - Cairns, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

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