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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,298

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,817

One-way from

$1,298
1/12-10/12
  • 1/12-10/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 87h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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7/11
  • 7/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 00m 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 29 August 2025.

Mon 1/1220:05IAD - CNS
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1209:45CNS - IAD
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$2,817
Mon 1/1217:03IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1215:35CNS - IAD
2 stops39h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8$2,833
Sat 18/1010:55IAD - CNS
2 stops44h 00mEmirates
Wed 22/1019:40CNS - IAD
2 stops51h 00mEmirates
Deal found 26/8$3,136
Sat 13/1220:30IAD - CNS
2 stops47h 00mSWISS
Sat 27/1212:00CNS - IAD
2 stops43h 40mSWISS
Deal found 28/8$3,645
Sat 13/1222:11IAD - CNS
3 stops49h 44mAir Canada
Wed 24/1217:35CNS - IAD
3 stops61h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$3,817
Tue 16/1217:22IAD - CNS
2 stops32h 28mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1215:35CNS - IAD
2 stops45h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$4,083
Sun 14/1216:58IAD - CNS
2 stops32h 52mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1217:35CNS - IAD
2 stops38h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$4,097
Sun 14/1216:58IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 02mQantas Airways
Wed 24/1215:35CNS - IAD
2 stops40h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$4,134
Sat 13/1222:11IAD - CNS
3 stops49h 44mAir Canada
Thu 25/1217:35CNS - IAD
3 stops61h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$4,200
Sun 14/1211:05IAD - CNS
2 stops60h 50mANA
Tue 23/1215:45CNS - IAD
2 stops32h 25mANA
Deal found 28/8$4,264
Sat 13/1220:30IAD - CNS
2 stops47h 00mSWISS
Mon 22/1218:35CNS - IAD
2 stops37h 05mSWISS
Deal found 28/8$4,395
Tue 16/1215:25IAD - CNS
3 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1215:35CNS - IAD
3 stops48h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$4,457

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

20:05-08:30

3 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:45-15:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,817

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

$2,833

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/10

10:55-20:55

2 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

19:40-08:40

2 stops51h 00m

$3,136

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 13/12

20:30-10:30

2 stops47h 00m

Cairns

Thu 25/12

12:00-16:40

2 stops43h 40m

$3,645

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 13/12

20:30-10:30

2 stops47h 00m

Cairns

Sat 27/12

12:00-16:40

2 stops43h 40m

$3,645

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 14/12

12:35-14:55

3 stops35h 20m

Cairns

Wed 24/12

17:35-16:30

3 stops61h 55m

$3,817

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/11

13:30-08:30

3 stops52h 00m

$1,298

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Deals found on 28/8

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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 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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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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