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Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns from $853

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
26 feb — 5 mar1
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 21 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,659

One-way from

$853
6/5-19/5
  • 6/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 47m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 51m 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 21 febbraio 2025.

mar 6/517:30DCA - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun 19/521:30CNS - DCA
2 stops37h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,659
mar 6/517:30DCA - CNS
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
lun 19/517:20CNS - DCA
3 stops36h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,149
lun 23/617:20IAD - CNS
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun 30/621:00CNS - IAD
2 stops33h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,510
mar 6/511:00DCA - CNS
3 stops38h 55mAir Canada
lun 19/516:35CNS - DCA
3 stops63h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$2,766
mar 6/508:25IAD - CNS
3 stops41h 30mAir Canada
lun 19/516:35CNS - IAD
3 stops57h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$2,766
mar 6/507:00IAD - CNS
2 stops39h 55mQantas Airways
lun 19/517:35CNS - IAD
2 stops43h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,817
lun 23/608:15IAD - CNS
3 stops43h 45mAir New Zealand
lun 30/618:40CNS - IAD
3 stops44h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$3,131
lun 23/617:59DCA - CNS
3 stops34h 01mAir New Zealand
lun 30/618:40CNS - DCA
3 stops41h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$3,595
gio 20/217:45IAD - CNS
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
mer 5/306:00CNS - IAD
3 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$22,167

Find flights from District of Columbia to Cairns within your budget

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 21 febbraio 2025.

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District of Columbia

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar 6/5

17:30-12:55

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

lun 19/5

21:30-20:52

2 stops37h 22m

$1,659

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar 6/5

17:30-12:55

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

lun 19/5

17:20-16:14

3 stops36h 54m

$2,149

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun 23/6

17:20-18:15

2 stops34h 55m

Cairns

lun 30/6

21:00-16:27

2 stops33h 27m

$2,510

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar 6/5

11:00-15:55

3 stops38h 55m

Cairns

lun 19/5

16:35-18:03

3 stops63h 28m

$2,766

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar 6/5

08:25-15:55

3 stops41h 30m

Cairns

lun 19/5

16:35-11:39

3 stops57h 04m

$2,766

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar 6/5

07:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

lun 19/5

17:35-22:55

2 stops43h 20m

$2,817

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun 23/6

08:15-18:00

3 stops43h 45m

Cairns

lun 30/6

18:40-00:45

3 stops44h 05m

$3,131

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun 7/4

14:00-11:10

3 stops31h 10m

Cairns

lun 14/4

06:00-20:57

3 stops28h 57m

$3,319

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun 23/6

17:59-18:00

3 stops34h 01m

Cairns

lun 30/6

18:40-22:15

3 stops41h 35m

$3,595

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ven 7/3

14:59-11:50

2 stops29h 51m

$853

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Cairns

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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 21 febbraio 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from District of Columbia?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from District of Columbia. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Cairns one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $853. Users have also found prices from $1,270 and $2,568 on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cairns (average of $185). 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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