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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $2,190

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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$2,203
22/4-4/5
  • 22/4-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 38m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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Tue 2/1215:07BWI - CNS
2 stops40h 58mQantas Airways
Sat 27/1215:35CNS - BWI
2 stops41h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,387
Tue 2/1215:07BWI - CNS
2 stops40h 58mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1215:35CNS - BWI
2 stops46h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,402
Tue 2/1215:07BWI - CNS
2 stops40h 58mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1214:50CNS - BWI
2 stops47h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,429
Mon 1/1212:59DCA - CNS
2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:40CNS - DCA
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$2,489
Sat 6/1215:22BWI - CNS
2 stops40h 43mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1211:45CNS - BWI
2 stops41h 36mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,490
Sat 6/1217:08IAD - CNS
2 stops38h 57mQantas Airways
Sat 27/1214:50CNS - IAD
2 stops47h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,490
Thu 4/1216:58IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 02mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1217:35CNS - IAD
2 stops38h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,492
Sat 6/1215:22BWI - CNS
2 stops40h 43mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1209:20CNS - BWI
2 stops48h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,506
Thu 4/1216:58IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 02mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1217:35CNS - IAD
2 stops38h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,520
Fri 5/1214:54DCA - CNS
2 stops34h 56mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1214:50CNS - DCA
2 stops38h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,523
Fri 5/1217:08IAD - CNS
2 stops32h 42mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1215:35CNS - IAD
2 stops40h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,523
Thu 4/1215:17BWI - CNS
2 stops28h 43mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1217:35CNS - BWI
2 stops35h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,524

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/1

13:34-11:50

2 stops31h 16m

Cairns

Tue 20/1

06:40-18:41

2 stops27h 01m

$2,190

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/4

17:30-11:05

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Mon 4/5

06:45-20:48

2 stops28h 03m

$2,203

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 22/4

15:37-13:35

2 stops31h 58m

Cairns

Mon 4/5

19:05-18:15

2 stops37h 10m

$2,226

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/4

17:30-11:05

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

13:40-20:48

2 stops45h 08m

$2,229

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 14/1

15:59-11:50

2 stops28h 51m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

17:35-14:57

2 stops36h 22m

$2,269

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/4

17:26-13:35

2 stops30h 09m

Cairns

Mon 4/5

06:45-22:19

2 stops29h 34m

$2,274

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 15/2

15:21-14:05

2 stops31h 44m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

17:35-14:29

2 stops35h 54m

$2,399

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/2

15:59-14:05

2 stops31h 06m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

17:35-16:40

2 stops38h 05m

$2,402

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/4

11:30-15:55

3 stops38h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-21:53

2 stops29h 53m

$2,657

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 16/1

18:34-14:55

2 stops53h 21m

Cairns

Fri 23/1

06:00-17:26

2 stops26h 26m

$3,011

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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 27h 35m. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns, Baltimore/Washington - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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