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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $969

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
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 1 July 2026.

Fri 14/806:00
BWI
-
CNS
3 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/819:10
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops40h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,390
Fri 14/818:52
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops26h 18m
United Airlines
Fri 21/806:00
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops25h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,656
Thu 13/818:52
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/819:10
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$2,724
Tue 11/808:35
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops36h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 18/811:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops33h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/6$2,803
Thu 13/814:40
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops30h 05m
Air New Zealand
Thu 20/811:55
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops24h 18m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/6$2,931
Thu 13/815:02
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops29h 43m
Air New Zealand
Thu 20/811:55
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops24h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/6$2,931
Tue 11/808:00
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops36h 45m
Air New Zealand
Tue 18/811:55
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops43h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/6$2,991
Tue 11/807:48
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops36h 57m
Air New Zealand
Tue 18/811:55
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops44h 14m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/6$2,991
Tue 11/809:59
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops34h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/817:40
CNS
-
DCA
3 stops42h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6$3,040
Fri 14/815:04
BWI
-
CNS
3 stops37h 06m
Air New Zealand
Fri 21/806:50
CNS
-
BWI
3 stops37h 56m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$3,086
Thu 13/811:00
DCA
-
CNS
3 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/819:10
CNS
-
DCA
3 stops38h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$3,298
Wed 12/810:55
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops61h 30m
Emirates
Wed 19/812:35
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops58h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 28/6$3,695

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$2,390

One-way from

$969
14/8-21/8
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 86h 49m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 13m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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Price

Cheapest return flight

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 14/8

06:00-18:25

3 stops46h 25m

Cairns

Fri 21/8

19:10-21:34

2 stops40h 24m

$2,390
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 14/8

18:52-11:10

2 stops26h 18m

Cairns

Fri 21/8

06:00-17:40

2 stops25h 40m

$2,656

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/8

18:52-13:40

2 stops28h 48m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

19:10-17:40

2 stops36h 30m

$2,724

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/8

08:35-10:45

2 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

11:55-07:35

2 stops33h 40m

$2,803

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 13/8

14:40-10:45

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

11:55-22:13

2 stops24h 18m

$2,931

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 13/8

15:02-10:45

2 stops29h 43m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

11:55-22:45

2 stops24h 50m

$2,931

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/8

08:00-10:45

2 stops36h 45m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

11:55-17:40

2 stops43h 45m

$2,991

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/8

09:59-10:45

2 stops34h 46m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

17:40-22:13

3 stops42h 33m

$3,040

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 14/8

15:04-18:10

3 stops37h 06m

Cairns

Fri 21/8

06:50-06:46

3 stops37h 56m

$3,086

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 13/8

11:00-13:40

3 stops36h 40m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

19:10-19:57

3 stops38h 47m

$3,298

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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 18m. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns, Baltimore/Washington - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

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