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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $752

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Mon 4/520:20
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:00
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,161
Tue 10/1120:05
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1119:15
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$2,164
Sun 1/1120:05
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1119:15
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$2,229
Fri 1/520:20
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/519:00
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,437
Wed 6/519:17
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops28h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/506:45
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops25h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$2,493
Sat 2/520:20
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/511:00
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,497
Thu 14/511:00
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/511:00
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,524
Mon 4/519:17
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops27h 38m
Qantas Airways
Mon 11/518:20
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops42h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/3$2,528
Fri 31/715:03
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops29h 42m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/811:55
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops33h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/3$2,537
Fri 31/722:20
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops46h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/811:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops33h 38m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/3$2,554
Thu 30/719:16
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops27h 39m
Qantas Airways
Sun 9/813:40
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops43h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,555
Sun 1/1115:23
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops28h 42m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/1111:50
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops45h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$2,594

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$2,161

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$752
4/5-11/5
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 58m total
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/5

20:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Mon 11/5

19:00-16:05

2 stops35h 05m

$2,162
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

19:17-13:40

2 stops28h 23m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

06:45-18:27

2 stops25h 42m

$2,493

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/5

20:20-05:30

2 stops43h 10m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

11:00-16:05

3 stops43h 05m

$2,497

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

20:20-09:45

3 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Fri 8/5

19:00-16:05

2 stops35h 05m

$2,507

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

11:00-11:25

2 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

11:00-16:05

3 stops43h 05m

$2,524

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/5

19:17-12:55

2 stops27h 38m

Cairns

Mon 11/5

18:20-23:09

2 stops42h 49m

$2,528

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 30/7

19:16-12:55

2 stops27h 39m

Cairns

Sun 9/8

13:40-19:27

2 stops43h 47m

$2,555

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/7

06:30-10:45

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Sun 9/8

11:55-06:47

2 stops32h 52m

$2,622

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 30/7

08:20-10:45

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sun 9/8

18:20-22:15

2 stops41h 55m

$2,668

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

18:20-11:10

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

06:00-11:36

3 stops43h 36m

$2,732

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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 26h 50m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Cairns is about 15221 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. Dulles Intl - Cairns, Baltimore/Washington - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

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