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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $861

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,695

One-way from

$861
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/12-10/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 18m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Mon 1/1217:03IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1215:35CNS - IAD
2 stops39h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,695
Mon 1/1217:03IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 47mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1215:35CNS - IAD
2 stops39h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$2,051
Fri 14/1110:40IAD - CNS
3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1119:15CNS - IAD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,493
Mon 1/1222:11IAD - CNS
3 stops52h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1218:05CNS - IAD
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,710
Sun 30/1110:40IAD - CNS
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:45CNS - IAD
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,796
Sun 7/1216:58IAD - CNS
2 stops30h 07mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1217:00CNS - IAD
2 stops44h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/10$2,979
Sun 30/1110:40IAD - CNS
2 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 7/1210:55CNS - IAD
2 stops44h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/10$3,323
Sun 7/1209:00IAD - CNS
3 stops38h 55mAir Canada
Sun 14/1217:35CNS - IAD
3 stops41h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 17/10$3,902
Sat 18/1010:55IAD - CNS
2 stops45h 55mEmirates
Wed 22/1014:25CNS - IAD
2 stops56h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/10$3,962
Sun 7/1209:45IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1218:35CNS - IAD
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$5,532

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

17:03-11:50

2 stops27h 47m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

15:35-16:08

2 stops39h 33m

$1,695

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

17:03-11:50

2 stops27h 47m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

15:35-16:08

2 stops39h 33m

$2,051

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 14/11

10:40-08:30

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Fri 21/11

19:15-15:55

2 stops35h 40m

$2,493

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/11

10:40-08:30

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Sun 7/12

09:45-15:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,493

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

22:11-17:30

3 stops52h 19m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:05-21:20

3 stops42h 15m

$2,710

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/12

16:58-14:05

2 stops30h 07m

Cairns

Sun 14/12

17:00-22:59

2 stops44h 59m

$2,979

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

17:37-11:55

2 stops28h 18m

$861

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 27/2

21:10-17:15

3 stops53h 05m

$1,243

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

17:42-04:25

3 stops44h 43m

$1,327

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

17:37-11:55

2 stops28h 18m

$1,931

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Deals found on 15/10

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairns. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

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

    American Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns in just under 27h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15165 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Cairns?

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