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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $791

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
15 May — 22 May1
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 15 April 2026.

Wed 21/1021:00
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1119:15
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,203
Sun 28/619:24
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops27h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/715:45
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops27h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,377
Tue 22/918:35
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops29h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sun 4/1010:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops28h 22m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$2,681
Mon 25/519:24
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops27h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 1/615:45
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops27h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,764
Wed 27/512:40
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops37h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 3/606:00
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops38h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$2,797
Tue 26/515:15
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops29h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 2/613:40
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops43h 08m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/4$2,810
Tue 26/522:14
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops51h 41m
Air Canada
Tue 2/606:00
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops38h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/4$2,852

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$2,377

One-way from

$791
28/6-10/7
  • 28/6-10/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 59m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 13m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 28/6

19:24-12:55

2 stops27h 31m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

15:45-05:13

2 stops27h 28m

$2,377

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

17:35-13:40

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Sun 4/10

18:55-21:12

3 stops40h 17m

$2,734
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 25/5

19:24-12:55

2 stops27h 31m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

15:45-04:48

2 stops27h 03m

$2,764

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/5

22:14-15:55

3 stops51h 41m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:00-06:22

2 stops38h 22m

$2,861

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 25/5

19:24-12:55

2 stops27h 31m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

13:55-04:48

2 stops28h 53m

$2,931

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 28/5

14:53-10:45

2 stops29h 52m

Cairns

Thu 4/6

11:55-22:54

2 stops24h 59m

$3,056

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 30/5

08:21-11:10

2 stops36h 49m

Cairns

Wed 3/6

06:00-06:22

2 stops38h 22m

$3,154

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 28/5

21:00-09:45

3 stops46h 45m

Cairns

Thu 4/6

11:00-18:10

3 stops45h 10m

$3,187
Cheapest one-way

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/8

19:27-11:40

2 stops50h 13m

$791

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/8

11:11-11:40

3 stops34h 29m

$820

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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, American Airlines, and Air Canada can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns in just under 27h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 10m. 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?

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