Cairns

$637+ 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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns

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 February 4, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/195:52 pm
IAD
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CNS
2 stops33h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/266:40 am
CNS
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IAD
2 stops30h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,643
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/195:52 pm
IAD
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CNS
2 stops32h 58m
Qantas Airways
Thu 3/265:35 pm
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops43h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,647
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/205:52 pm
IAD
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CNS
2 stops39h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/266:40 am
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops30h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,689
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/2111:36 am
DCA
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CNS
2 stops44h 29m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/255:35 pm
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops40h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,702
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/215:37 pm
IAD
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CNS
2 stops38h 28m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/259:20 am
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops52h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,702
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/2011:36 am
DCA
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CNS
2 stops33h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/266:40 am
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops26h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,827
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/146:59 pm
DCA
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CNS
2 stops49h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/46:45 am
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,884
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/214:59 pm
DCA
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CNS
2 stops28h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/286:05 pm
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,887
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2011:40 am
IAD
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CNS
3 stops54h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/273:45 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,046
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/145:37 pm
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops38h 28m
Qantas Airways
Sat 4/45:20 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops38h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/3$2,059
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 6/269:46 am
IAD
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CNS
2 stops35h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 7/106:00 am
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,062
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/203:45 pm
IAD
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CNS
2 stops42h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 3/276:00 am
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops33h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,076

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns

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$1,643
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$637
(Kiwi.com)
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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/19

5:52 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops33h 23m

Cairns

Thu 3/26

6:40 am-10:53 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$1,643

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/19

5:52 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 58m

Cairns

Thu 3/26

5:35 pm-10:53 pm

3 stops43h 18m

$1,647

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

5:52 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops39h 13m

Cairns

Thu 3/26

6:40 am-10:53 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$1,689

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

11:36 am-11:05 pm

2 stops44h 29m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

5:35 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops40h 06m

$1,702

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

5:37 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops38h 28m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

9:20 am-10:53 pm

2 stops52h 33m

$1,702

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/20

11:36 am-11:00 am

2 stops33h 24m

Cairns

Thu 3/26

6:40 am-6:42 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$1,827

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/14

6:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops49h 51m

Cairns

Sat 4/4

6:45 am-7:51 pm

2 stops27h 06m

$1,884

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

4:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops28h 21m

Cairns

Sat 3/28

6:05 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,887

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

11:40 am-8:30 am

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Fri 3/27

3:45 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$2,046

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/26

7:21 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops27h 19m

Cairns

Fri 7/10

6:20 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops38h 11m

$2,059

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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 fly from District of Columbia to Cairns in about 32h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 9423 mi between District of Columbia and Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    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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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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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