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Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns from $2,022

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,667

One-way from

$2,022
18/5-24/5
  • 18/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 42m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 April 2025.

Mon 1/1217:30DCA - CNS
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - DCA
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,224
Sun 18/507:15IAD - CNS
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:25CNS - IAD
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,667
Mon 1/1211:05IAD - CNS
2 stops36h 50mANA
Mon 8/1215:45CNS - IAD
2 stops56h 25mANA
Deal found 24/4$2,783
Mon 1/1211:30IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - IAD
2 stops25h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,792
Mon 1/1211:30IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - IAD
2 stops25h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$2,814
Wed 28/513:44DCA - CNS
2 stops31h 51mQantas Airways
Fri 6/606:00CNS - DCA
3 stops32h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$3,096
Wed 28/520:40DCA - CNS
3 stops53h 15mAir Canada
Fri 6/619:15CNS - DCA
3 stops38h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4$3,391
Wed 28/517:45IAD - CNS
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/606:00CNS - IAD
2 stops26h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,406
Wed 28/517:59DCA - CNS
2 stops31h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/606:00CNS - DCA
2 stops29h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,423
Sun 8/608:30IAD - CNS
3 stops39h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/606:00CNS - IAD
3 stops32h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$3,571
Sun 8/617:59DCA - CNS
2 stops26h 46mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/606:00CNS - DCA
3 stops30h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$4,427

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Customise your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Cairns that are best for you.

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District of Columbia

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/5

07:15-11:25

2 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sat 24/5

12:25-22:57

2 stops24h 32m

$2,667

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/5

13:44-11:35

2 stops31h 51m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

06:00-00:51

3 stops32h 51m

$3,096

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/5

17:07-11:35

2 stops28h 28m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

06:00-22:39

3 stops30h 39m

$3,096

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/6

19:33-13:35

2 stops28h 02m

Cairns

Mon 16/6

14:25-16:20

3 stops39h 55m

$3,281

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/5

20:40-15:55

3 stops53h 15m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

19:15-19:43

3 stops38h 28m

$3,391

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/5

17:45-12:25

2 stops28h 40m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

06:00-18:52

2 stops26h 52m

$3,406

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/5

17:59-15:55

2 stops31h 56m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

06:00-21:12

2 stops29h 12m

$3,423

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/6

08:30-13:45

3 stops39h 15m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

06:00-00:44

3 stops32h 44m

$3,571

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/6

17:59-10:45

2 stops26h 46m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

06:00-22:15

3 stops30h 15m

$4,427

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/5

22:05-10:45

2 stops46h 40m

$2,022

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Deals found on 25/4

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 25 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from District of Columbia to Cairns. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from District of Columbia to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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