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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $969

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns departing on 9/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
09:24 - 22:25
BWI
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CNS
47h 01m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 11:22
CNS
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BWI
39h 07m
3 stops
$2,246Multiple Airlines
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
15:23 - 22:40
BWI
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CNS
40h 17m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 18:17
CNS
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BWI
27h 17m
2 stops
$2,250Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 14:55
IAD
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CNS
39h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 11:45
CNS
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IAD
56h 40m
3 stops
$2,285Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 14:55
IAD
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CNS
39h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 20:23
CNS
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IAD
29h 23m
3 stops
$2,294Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:52 - 13:40
BWI
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CNS
28h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:40
CNS
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BWI
36h 30m
2 stops
$2,725Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
American Airlines Logo
18:41 - 11:05
IAD
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CNS
26h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:11
CNS
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IAD
25h 11m
2 stops
$2,768American Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 10:45
IAD
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CNS
36h 10m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 07:35
CNS
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IAD
33h 40m
2 stops
$2,805Air New Zealand
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:40 - 10:45
DCA
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CNS
30h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 22:13
CNS
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DCA
24h 18m
2 stops
$2,932Air New Zealand
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 09:50
IAD
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CNS
46h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:55 - 15:40
CNS
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IAD
36h 45m
2 stops
$3,562Qatar Airways
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 14:25
IAD
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CNS
61h 30m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:35 - 08:40
CNS
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IAD
58h 05m
2 stops
$3,697Emirates
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

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United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
United Airlines
14 Aug
BWI18:52Baltimore/Washington
26h 18m
2 stops
CNS11:10Cairns
21 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
25h 40m
2 stops
BWI17:40Baltimore/Washington
$2,657
United Airlines
11 Aug
BWI07:00Baltimore/Washington
42h 55m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
18 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
43h 45m
3 stops
BWI11:45Baltimore/Washington
$5,431

Air New Zealand flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
11 Aug
IAD08:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
18 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
33h 40m
2 stops
IAD07:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,805
Air New Zealand
13 Aug
DCA14:40Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
20 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
24h 18m
2 stops
DCA22:13Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$2,932
Air New Zealand
11 Aug
BWI08:00Baltimore/Washington
36h 45m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
18 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
43h 45m
2 stops
BWI17:40Baltimore/Washington
$2,992

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Customise 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 30 June 2026.
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BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/8

09:24-22:25

3 stops47h 01m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

10:15-11:22

3 stops39h 07m

$2,246

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 13/11

15:23-22:40

2 stops40h 17m

Cairns

Tue 17/11

06:00-18:17

2 stops27h 17m

$2,250

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

09:55-14:55

3 stops39h 00m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

18:05-11:45

3 stops56h 40m

$2,285

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

09:55-14:55

2 stops39h 00m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

06:00-20:23

3 stops29h 23m

$2,294

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/8

18:52-13:40

2 stops28h 48m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

19:10-17:40

2 stops36h 30m

$2,725
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/10

18:41-11:05

2 stops26h 24m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

06:00-16:11

2 stops25h 11m

$2,768

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/8

08:35-10:45

2 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

11:55-07:35

2 stops33h 40m

$2,805

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 13/8

14:40-10:45

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

11:55-22:13

2 stops24h 18m

$2,932

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/8

21:00-09:50

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

16:55-15:40

2 stops36h 45m

$3,562

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/8

10:55-14:25

2 stops61h 30m

Cairns

Wed 19/8

12:35-08:40

2 stops58h 05m

$3,697

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Fastest flight time

28h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns takes 28h 01m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 15201.1 km away from Washington, D.C.. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 28h 01m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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