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$528+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
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 March 22, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:20 pm
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:00 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,518
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 11/108:05 pm
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/207:15 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,520
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:05 pm
IAD
-
CNS
3 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/207:15 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,566
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:20 pm
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/87:00 pm
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,712
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/28:20 pm
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/911:00 am
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,754
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 5/1411:00 am
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/2111:00 am
CNS
-
IAD
3 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,773
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/47:17 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops27h 38m
Qantas Airways
Mon 5/116:20 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops42h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,776
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 7/313:03 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops29h 42m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/911:55 am
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops33h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/17$1,782
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 7/3110:20 pm
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops46h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/911:55 am
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops33h 38m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/17$1,794
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 7/307:16 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops27h 39m
Qantas Airways
Sun 8/91:40 pm
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops43h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,795
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 11/13:23 pm
BWI
-
CNS
2 stops28h 42m
Qantas Airways
Fri 11/2011:50 am
CNS
-
BWI
2 stops45h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,822
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 7/306:30 am
IAD
-
CNS
2 stops38h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/911:55 am
CNS
-
IAD
2 stops32h 52m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,842

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,518
(Priceline)

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$528
(Kiwi.com)
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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 March 22, 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

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

8:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops43h 10m

Cairns

Mon 5/11

7:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,518

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

8:20 pm-5:30 am

2 stops43h 10m

Cairns

Sat 5/9

11:00 am-4:05 pm

3 stops43h 05m

$1,754

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

8:20 pm-9:45 am

3 stops47h 25m

Cairns

Fri 5/8

7:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,761

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

11:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Thu 5/21

11:00 am-4:05 pm

3 stops43h 05m

$1,773

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/4

7:17 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 38m

Cairns

Mon 5/11

6:20 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,776

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

4:15 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Fri 5/8

1:40 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops47h 29m

$1,977

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

11:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Thu 5/21

4:35 pm-8:40 am

2 stops54h 05m

$2,003

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

6:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-11:36 am

3 stops43h 36m

$2,016

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

2:35 pm-10:45 am

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-10:15 pm

3 stops30h 15m

$2,068

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

6:59 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops27h 56m

Cairns

Mon 5/11

6:20 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$2,166

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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 March.
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, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in just under 27h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9458 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns, Baltimore/Washington - 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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