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$552+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,192
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$552
(Qantas Airways)
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/112:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops42h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:40 amCNS - DCA
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,297
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:03 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops27h 47mQantas Airways
Wed 12/103:35 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops39h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/15$1,332
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 11/3012:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops37h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:40 amCNS - DCA
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,350
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1410:40 amIAD - CNS
3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/219:45 amCNS - IAD
3 stops69h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,619
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Mon 12/110:11 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops52h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:05 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops56h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,674
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3010:40 amIAD - CNS
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:45 amCNS - IAD
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,816
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:23 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops28h 37mQantas Airways
Fri 11/219:20 amCNS - BWI
2 stops43h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/15$1,817
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:52 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops32h 13mQantas Airways
Fri 11/215:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops37h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/15$2,117
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/303:07 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/73:50 pmCNS - BWI
2 stops44h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$2,118
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/16:35 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops38h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops26h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$2,133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/15:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops38h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$2,133
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3010:40 amIAD - CNS
2 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 12/710:55 amCNS - IAD
2 stops44h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$2,158

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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

Fri 2/6

8:35 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Tue 2/10

12:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops46h 25m

$1,192

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

12:59 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops42h 06m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:40 am-6:32 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,297

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

5:03 pm-11:50 am

2 stops27h 47m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

3:35 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops39h 33m

$1,332

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/30

12:59 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 46m

Cairns

Sun 12/7

6:40 am-6:32 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,350

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/14

10:40 am-8:30 am

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Fri 11/21

7:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,619

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/30

10:40 am-8:30 am

3 stops54h 50m

Cairns

Sun 12/7

9:45 am-3:55 pm

3 stops45h 10m

$1,619

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

10:11 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops52h 19m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:05 pm-11:45 am

3 stops56h 40m

$1,674

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

3:23 pm-11:00 am

2 stops28h 37m

Cairns

Fri 11/21

9:20 am-2:13 pm

2 stops43h 53m

$1,817

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

10:30 am-11:05 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Cairns

Wed 2/11

11:50 am-8:10 am

2 stops59h 20m

$2,053

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/14

2:52 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Cairns

Fri 11/21

5:35 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$2,117

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in just under 36h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9446 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $552. American Airlines flights start at $559 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,008 one-way.

  • 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. Reagan-National - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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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