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Round-trip from	$2,172
One-way from	$1,549

1/5-8/5

1/5-8/5
4 total stops
52h 44m total
Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
17/5
2 total stops
49h 26m 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 1 April 2025.

Thu 1/517:13IAD - CNS

2 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/512:25CNS - IAD

2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/4$2,172

Thu 15/518:38DCA - CNS

2 stops26h 47mFiji Airways

Thu 22/512:25CNS - DCA

2 stops24h 39mFiji Airways

Deal found 31/3$2,648

Thu 15/507:15IAD - CNS

2 stops38h 10mFiji Airways

Thu 22/512:25CNS - IAD

2 stops31h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 31/3$2,667

Sun 18/515:27IAD - CNS

3 stops34h 28mAir Canada

Sat 24/516:35CNS - IAD

2 stops51h 46mAir Canada

Deal found 31/3$3,079

Fri 30/505:35BWI - CNS

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/712:25CNS - BWI

3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,131

Sat 31/517:30BWI - CNS

3 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/706:00CNS - BWI

3 stops31h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,256

Fri 30/518:05BWI - CNS

2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/711:55CNS - BWI

2 stops31h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$3,296

Thu 15/511:05DCA - CNS

2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 22/520:00CNS - DCA

3 stops40h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$3,443

Thu 15/517:40IAD - CNS

3 stops33h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 22/506:00CNS - IAD

3 stops31h 58mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$3,475

Mon 30/617:30DCA - CNS

2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 12/718:35CNS - DCA

2 stops44h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/3$3,620

Mon 30/617:30DCA - CNS

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/715:35CNS - DCA

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,840

Thu 15/506:59DCA - CNS

3 stops42h 56mAir Canada

Thu 22/516:35CNS - DCA

3 stops43h 53mAir Canada

Deal found 31/3$4,612

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 April 2025.

Thu 1/517:13IAD - CNS

2 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/512:25CNS - IAD

2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/4$2,172

Thu 15/518:38DCA - CNS

2 stops26h 47mFiji Airways

Thu 22/512:25CNS - DCA

2 stops24h 39mFiji Airways

Deal found 31/3$2,648

Sun 18/515:27IAD - CNS

3 stops34h 28mAir Canada

Sat 24/516:35CNS - IAD

2 stops51h 46mAir Canada

Deal found 31/3$3,079

Sat 31/517:30BWI - CNS

3 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/706:00CNS - BWI

3 stops31h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,256

Fri 30/518:05BWI - CNS

2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/711:55CNS - BWI

2 stops31h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$3,296

Mon 30/617:30DCA - CNS

2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 12/718:35CNS - DCA

2 stops44h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/3$3,620

Thu 15/507:15IAD - CNS

2 stops38h 10mFiji Airways

Thu 22/512:25CNS - IAD

2 stops31h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 31/3$2,667

Fri 30/505:35BWI - CNS

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/712:25CNS - BWI

3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,131

Thu 15/511:05DCA - CNS

2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 22/520:00CNS - DCA

3 stops40h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$3,443

Thu 15/517:40IAD - CNS

3 stops33h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 22/506:00CNS - IAD

3 stops31h 58mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$3,475

Mon 30/617:30DCA - CNS

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/715:35CNS - DCA

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,840

Thu 15/506:59DCA - CNS

3 stops42h 56mAir Canada

Thu 22/516:35CNS - DCA

3 stops43h 53mAir Canada

Deal found 31/3$4,612

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Data last updated 1 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 30/505:35BWI - CNS

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/712:25CNS - BWI

3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,131

Fri 30/518:05BWI - CNS

2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/711:55CNS - BWI

2 stops31h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$3,296

Sat 31/517:30BWI - CNS

3 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/706:00CNS - BWI

3 stops31h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,256

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 April 2025.

Sat 17/519:59IAD - CNS

2 stops49h 26mFiji Airways

Deal found 1/4$1,549

Sat 17/522:19IAD - CNS

3 stops51h 36mAir Canada

Deal found 1/4$1,752

Wed 16/413:10DCA - CNS

2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/3$1,796

Wed 16/415:22BWI - CNS

2 stops30h 13mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/4$1,894

Wed 16/422:06IAD - CNS

2 stops46h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/3$2,330

Wed 16/414:55DCA - CNS

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$2,662

Wed 16/411:00IAD - CNS

3 stops61h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$3,187

Wed 16/421:20BWI - CNS

3 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/4$11,826

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/5

17:13-11:25

2 stops28h 12m

Cairns

Thu 8/5

12:25-22:57

2 stops24h 32m

$2,172

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 15/5

18:38-11:25

2 stops26h 47m

Cairns

Thu 22/5

12:25-23:04

2 stops24h 39m

$2,648

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/5

07:15-11:25

2 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Thu 22/5

12:25-05:55

2 stops31h 30m

$2,667

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/5

15:27-15:55

3 stops34h 28m

Cairns

Sat 24/5

16:35-06:21

2 stops51h 46m

$3,079

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 30/5

05:35-04:25

3 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Tue 1/7

12:25-06:10

3 stops31h 45m

$3,131

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 31/5

17:30-15:55

3 stops32h 25m

Cairns

Tue 1/7

06:00-23:17

3 stops31h 17m

$3,256

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 30/5

18:05-17:50

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Tue 1/7

11:55-05:28

2 stops31h 33m

$3,296

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 15/5

11:05-10:45

2 stops33h 40m

Cairns

Thu 22/5

20:00-22:15

3 stops40h 15m

$3,443

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/5

17:40-16:40

3 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Thu 22/5

06:00-23:58

3 stops31h 58m

$3,475

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 30/6

17:30-12:55

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

18:35-00:49

2 stops44h 14m

$3,620

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Rainfall in Cairns 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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1 / 15

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

7.0

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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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 $2,648, Fiji Airways will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $3,079 and $3,256, respectively.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,549. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Qantas Airways, 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.
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