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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $937

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.
WAS — CNS
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 May 2026.

Mon 8/619:21
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops33h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/619:10
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops36h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,360
Sun 28/618:59
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops26h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 15/706:00
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops25h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,391
Sun 9/817:55
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/820:10
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops34h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,757
Sun 28/613:46
BWI
-
CNS
3 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/707:00
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops30h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$2,775
Sun 17/506:20
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops38h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 23/512:35
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops56h 39m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$2,865
Thu 14/517:38
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops27h 07m
Air New Zealand
Wed 20/517:40
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops43h 03m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$2,915
Sun 28/618:59
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops26h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 5/706:00
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops25h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,955
Mon 1/622:21
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops46h 24m
Air New Zealand
Sat 6/606:00
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops30h 43m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$3,028
Sun 28/613:46
BWI
-
CNS
3 stops33h 09m
Qantas Airways
Wed 15/710:15
CNS
-
BWI
3 stops48h 22m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/5$3,088
Fri 26/622:21
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops55h 59m
United Airlines
Fri 10/706:00
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops29h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5$3,128
Sun 28/617:16
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/706:45
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops28h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$3,195
Mon 31/821:00
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops46h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/916:35
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops61h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$3,204

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$2,360

One-way from

$937
8/6-14/6
  • 8/6-14/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 37m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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Price

Cheapest return flight

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/6

19:21-18:25

2 stops33h 04m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

19:10-17:43

2 stops36h 33m

$2,360
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 28/6

18:59-11:10

2 stops26h 11m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

06:00-17:57

2 stops25h 57m

$2,391

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 28/6

13:46-12:55

3 stops33h 09m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

07:00-23:43

2 stops30h 43m

$2,775

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 28/6

18:59-11:10

2 stops26h 11m

Cairns

Sun 5/7

06:00-17:57

2 stops25h 57m

$2,955

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 28/6

13:46-12:55

3 stops33h 09m

Cairns

Wed 15/7

10:15-20:37

3 stops48h 22m

$3,088

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

22:21-20:20

2 stops55h 59m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

$3,128

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 28/6

17:16-10:35

2 stops27h 19m

Cairns

Sun 5/7

06:45-21:31

2 stops28h 46m

$3,195

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 31/8

21:00-09:50

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

16:35-15:40

2 stops61h 05m

$3,204

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 28/6

13:00-11:10

3 stops32h 10m

Cairns

Sun 5/7

06:00-22:30

2 stops30h 30m

$3,316

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 28/6

17:55-11:10

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Sun 5/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops29h 25m

$3,316

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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 26h 11m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Cairns is about 15221 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. Dulles Intl - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

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