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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $1,054

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 July 2026.

Fri 7/809:50
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/811:20
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,745
Wed 7/1018:37
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops29h 03m
Air New Zealand
Thu 15/1010:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops33h 34m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$2,806
Thu 20/815:02
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops29h 43m
Air New Zealand
Thu 27/811:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops24h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$2,855
Tue 4/809:50
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/806:00
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,897
Wed 7/1012:43
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops34h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1018:15
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops55h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,003
Sat 10/1009:28
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops34h 17m
Air New Zealand
Sat 24/1010:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops33h 34m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$3,055
Thu 6/809:10
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops35h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/811:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops24h 48m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$3,322
Tue 4/808:35
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops36h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/811:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops26h 36m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$3,377
Wed 7/1015:08
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops30h 47m
American Airlines
Thu 15/1015:45
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops27h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,413
Fri 7/815:15
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops29h 30m
Air New Zealand
Thu 13/811:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops26h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$3,495

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$2,745

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$1,054
7/8-13/8
  • 7/8-13/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 79h 25m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 31m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/10

18:37-13:40

2 stops29h 03m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

10:55-06:29

2 stops33h 34m

$2,806

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/10

12:43-13:40

3 stops34h 57m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

18:15-11:21

3 stops55h 06m

$3,003

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

09:28-09:45

2 stops34h 17m

Cairns

Sat 24/10

10:55-06:29

2 stops33h 34m

$3,055

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/10

15:08-11:55

3 stops30h 47m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

15:45-05:32

2 stops27h 47m

$3,413

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/8

13:00-16:55

3 stops37h 55m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

11:55-00:16

2 stops26h 21m

$3,465
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/8

15:15-10:45

2 stops29h 30m

Cairns

Thu 13/8

11:55-00:30

2 stops26h 35m

$3,495

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/7

22:21-12:55

2 stops48h 34m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

11:55-23:55

2 stops26h 00m

$3,545

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/8

15:15-10:45

2 stops29h 30m

Cairns

Thu 13/8

19:15-21:24

3 stops40h 09m

$4,132

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/7

22:14-15:55

3 stops51h 41m

Cairns

Sat 15/8

16:35-15:24

3 stops60h 49m

$4,452

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/8

08:28-15:55

3 stops41h 27m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

19:10-20:24

3 stops39h 14m

$4,476

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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?

    Air New Zealand and American Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns in just under 29h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 44m. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15165 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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