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$801+ 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:33 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/176:05 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops40h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,368
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/319:59 amDCA - CNS
2 stops34h 01mQantas Airways
Sat 2/72:50 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops42h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 1/305:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/66:00 amCNS - DCA
3 stops31h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,990
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 2/175:32 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/286:40 amCNS - IAD
2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,458
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/315:26 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops26h 34mQantas Airways
Sat 2/72:50 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops40h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,491
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3112:35 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/76:05 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,474
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 3/115:52 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops27h 08mQantas Airways
Tue 3/1711:45 amCNS - IAD
3 stops73h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,517
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/319:40 amDCA - CNS
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/76:05 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,581
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 1/302:10 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/66:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,990
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 2/198:30 amDCA - CNS
2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 2/235:00 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops40h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/15$2,177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 2/1912:47 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops34h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/236:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops30h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,690

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

12:33 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops35h 17m

Cairns

Tue 3/17

6:05 pm-8:26 pm

3 stops40h 21m

$1,368

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

9:59 am-11:00 am

2 stops34h 01m

Cairns

Sat 2/7

2:50 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops42h 51m

$1,450

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

5:32 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops32h 43m

Cairns

Sat 2/28

6:40 am-10:48 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,458

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/31

12:35 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops37h 55m

Cairns

Sat 2/7

6:05 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$1,474

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/31

5:26 pm-11:00 am

2 stops26h 34m

Cairns

Sat 2/7

2:50 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops40h 41m

$1,491

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

5:52 pm-11:00 am

2 stops27h 08m

Cairns

Tue 3/17

11:45 am-10:53 pm

3 stops73h 08m

$1,517

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

9:40 am-5:30 pm

3 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Sat 2/7

6:05 pm-8:55 am

3 stops53h 50m

$1,581

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/30

5:59 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 01m

Cairns

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-10:37 pm

3 stops31h 37m

$1,990

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/30

2:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,990

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Mon 2/23

5:00 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops40h 41m

$2,177

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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 29h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. There are 9446 mi between District of Columbia and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cairns.

  • 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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