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$704+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns (CNS)

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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 51mQantas Airways
Wed 12/103:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops41h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:10 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops49h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,702
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:22 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 43mQantas Airways
Fri 11/215:35 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops37h 36mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/30$1,745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/12:51 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops33h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,792
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops27h 01mQantas Airways
Wed 1/145:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops38h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,934
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:05 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/109:45 amCNS - IAD
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,935
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:40 amIAD - CNS
3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:15 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,072
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops27h 36mFiji Airways
Sat 12/2012:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/28$2,199
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/205:06 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops27h 29mFiji Airways
Sat 11/2912:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops23h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/29$2,225
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:00 amDCA - CNS
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1011:35 amCNS - DCA
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$2,236
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:08 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops50h 37mQantas Airways
Sat 12/208:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops54h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/28$2,350
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/143:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$2,359

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DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/6

3:59 pm-11:00 am

2 stops28h 01m

Cairns

Tue 2/10

11:45 am-4:38 pm

2 stops43h 53m

$1,582

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

5:26 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops38h 39m

Cairns

Wed 2/11

3:35 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops46h 16m

$1,632

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

10:10 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops49h 45m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,702

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

2:51 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops33h 04m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-4:49 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,792

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/27

4:59 pm-11:00 am

2 stops27h 01m

Cairns

Wed 1/14

5:35 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$1,934

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

8:05 pm-8:30 am

3 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

9:45 am-3:55 pm

3 stops45h 10m

$1,949

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/13

4:59 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 36m

Cairns

Sat 12/20

12:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$2,199

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

6:00 am-4:50 pm

3 stops43h 50m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

11:35 am-4:25 pm

3 stops43h 50m

$2,236

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/6

7:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-11:29 am

3 stops44h 29m

$2,249

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/13

5:08 pm-10:45 am

2 stops50h 37m

Cairns

Sat 12/20

8:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops54h 05m

$2,350

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from District of Columbia?

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from District of Columbia.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and United Airlines fly from District of Columbia to Cairns in about 28h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 44m. There are 9446 mi between District of Columbia and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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