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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $2,275

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WAS — CNS
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

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

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$2,275
2/10-9/10
  • 2/10-9/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 51m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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Thu 2/1018:00IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1012:40CNS - IAD
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$2,275
Thu 2/1019:33DCA - CNS
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1012:40CNS - DCA
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$2,433
Thu 2/1019:23BWI - CNS
2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1012:40CNS - BWI
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$2,536
Mon 1/921:00IAD - CNS
2 stops36h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 19/912:10CNS - IAD
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/8$3,094
Mon 1/908:25IAD - CNS
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Fri 19/919:15CNS - IAD
3 stops40h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 18/8$3,110
Sat 18/1010:55IAD - CNS
2 stops57h 40mEmirates
Wed 22/1019:40CNS - IAD
2 stops75h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/8$3,142
Mon 1/921:00IAD - CNS
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/915:35CNS - IAD
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$3,165
Sat 18/1019:00BWI - CNS
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/1006:00CNS - BWI
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/8$3,448
Fri 3/1021:00IAD - CNS
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1006:00CNS - IAD
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$3,509
Fri 3/1017:30DCA - CNS
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1020:30CNS - DCA
2 stops38h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$3,778
Thu 2/1009:00BWI - CNS
2 stops44h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/1006:00CNS - BWI
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/8$4,015
Sat 18/1019:00DCA - CNS
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/1006:00CNS - DCA
2 stops29h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/8$4,126

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/10

18:00-11:40

2 stops27h 40m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

12:40-22:51

2 stops24h 11m

$2,275

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/10

19:33-11:40

2 stops26h 07m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

12:40-23:00

2 stops24h 20m

$2,433

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/10

19:23-11:40

2 stops26h 17m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

12:40-22:53

2 stops24h 13m

$2,536

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

21:00-23:35

2 stops36h 35m

Cairns

Fri 19/9

12:10-15:40

2 stops41h 30m

$3,094

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

08:25-13:10

2 stops38h 45m

Cairns

Fri 19/9

19:15-21:25

3 stops40h 10m

$3,110

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/10

10:55-10:35

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

19:40-08:40

2 stops75h 00m

$3,142

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/9

21:00-06:00

2 stops43h 00m

Cairns

Fri 19/9

15:35-15:40

2 stops38h 05m

$3,165

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/1

18:57-11:35

2 stops49h 38m

Cairns

Sat 10/1

12:35-20:59

2 stops23h 24m

$3,248

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 18/10

19:00-19:10

2 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

06:00-17:32

2 stops25h 32m

$3,448

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/10

21:00-23:20

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Fri 10/10

06:00-15:40

2 stops47h 40m

$3,509

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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 36h 35m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Cairns is about 15165 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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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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