Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns from $2,148

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from District of Columbia (USDC) 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,148
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 48m total
  • District of Columbia to Cairns

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Cairns

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 19 December 2024.

Mon 30/1217:15IAD - CNS
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/112:45CNS - IAD
3 stops34h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$4,536
Mon 30/1220:49IAD - CNS
2 stops55h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/106:00CNS - IAD
2 stops28h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$4,585
Mon 30/1215:20DCA - CNS
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/114:35CNS - DCA
3 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$6,002
Sat 28/1217:15IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 3/115:35CNS - IAD
2 stops39h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$6,833
Sat 28/1217:14DCA - CNS
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Fri 3/115:35CNS - DCA
2 stops44h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$7,288
Sat 28/1208:15IAD - CNS
3 stops39h 40mAir Canada
Fri 3/117:35CNS - IAD
3 stops57h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$15,521
Sat 28/1209:40DCA - CNS
3 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Fri 3/117:35CNS - DCA
3 stops44h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$16,382

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 19 December 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/2

12:59-12:00

2 stops32h 01m

Cairns

Sun 16/2

06:00-13:47

2 stops22h 47m

$2,148

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/2

17:04-12:00

2 stops27h 56m

Cairns

Sun 16/2

20:35-16:12

2 stops34h 37m

$2,151

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/5

17:30-12:05

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Sat 24/5

16:55-16:23

2 stops37h 28m

$2,437

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/2

17:17-13:50

2 stops29h 33m

Cairns

Sun 16/2

18:35-20:59

3 stops41h 24m

$2,943

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/1

06:59-14:00

3 stops40h 01m

Cairns

Sat 25/1

06:00-22:37

3 stops31h 37m

$3,678

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 17/1

22:05-14:00

2 stops48h 55m

Cairns

Thu 23/1

06:00-20:58

2 stops29h 58m

$4,266

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 17/1

17:17-14:55

3 stops54h 38m

Cairns

Thu 23/1

17:25-09:46

3 stops55h 21m

$4,593

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/12

Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from District of Columbia to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways and Air Canada 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.
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

7.5
Good
809 reviews
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

7.0
Good
8,391 reviews
7.5
Good
809 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia 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 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.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 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 $192). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from District of Columbia to Cairns?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cairns from District of Columbia today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from District of Columbia to Cairns?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from District of Columbia to Cairns by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from District of Columbia to Cairns with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Cairns from District of Columbia? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from District of Columbia to Cairns become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on District of Columbia to Cairns flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.