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$495+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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 January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/111:34 pm
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/186:00 am
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,486
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/79:59 am
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops34h 01m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/143:35 pm
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops39h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,506
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 10/301:27 pm
BWI
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CNS
2 stops31h 38m
Qantas Airways
Mon 11/165:40 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,521
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 11/23:23 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops28h 42m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/195:40 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,524
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/73:41 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops31h 24m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/143:35 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops37h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,530
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/75:26 pm
IAD
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CNS
2 stops29h 39m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/143:35 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops41h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,530
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 10/291:27 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops31h 38m
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/155:40 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,608
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 10/261:27 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops31h 38m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/125:40 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops35h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,648
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/213:20 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops40h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/255:35 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops39h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,656
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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
-
CNS
2 stops38h 28m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/259:20 am
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops46h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,656
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 11/35:03 pm
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops27h 02m
Qantas Airways
Fri 11/205:40 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops37h 31m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,666
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 10/245:10 pm
DCA
-
CNS
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 11/105:40 pm
CNS
-
DCA
2 stops37h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,684

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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One-way from

$495
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

1:34 pm-11:00 am

2 stops30h 26m

Cairns

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops53h 05m

$1,486

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/11

3:41 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 09m

Cairns

Wed 2/18

2:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,530

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

3:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

5:35 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops39h 43m

$1,656

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-4:50 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$1,656

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

1:44 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops42h 21m

Cairns

Wed 2/25

3:35 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$1,731

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/13

2:14 pm-11:50 am

2 stops31h 36m

Cairns

Fri 3/20

6:40 am-6:42 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$1,763

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/13

3:21 pm-10:45 am

2 stops29h 24m

Cairns

Fri 3/20

7:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops41h 29m

$1,788

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/14

6:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops50h 51m

Cairns

Sat 3/21

6:05 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,791

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

9:05 pm-8:30 am

3 stops69h 25m

Cairns

Sat 3/21

7:15 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops59h 40m

$1,862

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/13

1:00 pm-11:00 am

3 stops32h 00m

Cairns

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,909

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in just under 34h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 9458 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Cairns consider Baltimore/Washington - Cairns, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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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