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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $813

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,715

One-way from

$813
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/2-15/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 18m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. 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 17 January 2025.

Sat 8/217:24IAD - CNS
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/218:45CNS - IAD
2 stops36h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,715
Sat 8/217:32DCA - CNS
2 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/218:45CNS - DCA
2 stops34h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,740
Sat 8/217:30DCA - CNS
3 stops38h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 15/218:45CNS - DCA
2 stops36h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,918
Mon 30/617:30IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 12/713:05CNS - IAD
2 stops65h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,124
Thu 23/1020:40DCA - CNS
3 stops52h 15mAir Canada
Mon 10/1117:35CNS - DCA
3 stops44h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$3,206
Sat 8/215:03BWI - CNS
2 stops29h 47mQantas Airways
Sat 15/218:45CNS - BWI
2 stops34h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$3,230
Thu 23/1014:50DCA - CNS
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1106:00CNS - DCA
3 stops29h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$3,450
Mon 30/617:30IAD - CNS
2 stops32h 25mAir Canada
Sat 12/719:15CNS - IAD
3 stops52h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 15/1$3,632
Mon 30/617:30IAD - CNS
3 stops39h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/711:55CNS - IAD
2 stops26h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$3,704
Thu 23/1017:50BWI - CNS
3 stops57h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/1118:35CNS - BWI
3 stops61h 12mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$3,816
Thu 23/1014:08BWI - CNS
3 stops31h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1106:00CNS - BWI
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$4,108
Wed 22/1008:37BWI - CNS
2 stops44h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1106:00CNS - BWI
2 stops26h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$15,119

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

17:24-11:15

2 stops26h 51m

Cairns

Sat 15/2

18:45-16:12

2 stops36h 27m

$1,715

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

17:32-11:15

2 stops26h 43m

Cairns

Sat 15/2

18:45-13:47

2 stops34h 02m

$1,740

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

17:30-22:45

3 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Sat 15/2

18:45-16:10

2 stops36h 25m

$1,918

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/6

17:30-16:45

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

13:05-16:22

2 stops65h 17m

$2,124

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/2

15:03-11:50

2 stops29h 47m

Cairns

Sat 15/2

18:45-14:22

2 stops34h 37m

$3,230

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/6

17:30-15:55

2 stops32h 25m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

19:15-09:36

3 stops52h 21m

$3,632

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/6

17:30-22:35

3 stops39h 05m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

11:55-00:31

2 stops26h 36m

$3,704

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

12:40-18:00

3 stops38h 20m

Cairns

Sat 15/2

18:45-20:47

3 stops41h 02m

$3,727

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 30/6

06:59-15:55

3 stops42h 56m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

19:15-08:52

3 stops51h 37m

$4,741

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 17/3

08:15-12:00

2 stops37h 45m

$813

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. 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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns, such as Qantas Airways, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
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Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
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Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
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Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
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Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,918, Qantas Airways will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $3,632 and $3,704, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $813. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Most travellers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns, Baltimore/Washington - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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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