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$1,391+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 20, 2025.

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$1,391
(Fiji Airways)
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:35 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops26h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 10/1112:40 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops24h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/20$1,391
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:40 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1112:40 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,391
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:00 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/912:40 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,480
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:33 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/912:40 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,583
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:23 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/912:40 pmCNS - BWI
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,650
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:25 amIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Fri 9/197:15 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops40h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$2,023
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/110:05 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/194:10 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$2,037
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1810:55 amIAD - CNS
2 stops57h 40mEmirates
Wed 10/227:40 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops75h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/19$2,044
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:00 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops36h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 9/197:15 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops58h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/18$2,126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/116:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops25h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$2,173
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:00 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/226:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$2,243
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:00 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$2,283

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

7:35 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 05m

Cairns

Sat 10/11

12:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,391

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

5:40 pm-11:40 am

2 stops28h 00m

Cairns

Sat 10/11

12:40 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$1,391

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/2

6:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops27h 40m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

12:40 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$1,480

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/2

7:33 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 07m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

12:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,583

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/2

7:23 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 17m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

12:40 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,650

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

8:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

7:15 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops40h 10m

$2,023

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

10:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

4:10 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$2,037

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

10:55 am-10:35 am

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Wed 10/22

7:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops75h 00m

$2,044

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/2

6:57 pm-11:35 am

2 stops49h 38m

Cairns

Sat 1/10

12:35 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$2,113

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

9:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

7:15 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops58h 25m

$2,126

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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?

    Fiji Airways, Air Canada, and Emirates can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in just under 26h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9446 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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