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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns from $822

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.
IAD — CNS
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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

$822
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/2-15/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 18m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 04m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 30/617:30IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 12/713:05CNS - IAD
2 stops65h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,124
Sun 18/507:00IAD - CNS
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:25CNS - IAD
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,275
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

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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

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

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

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 17/3

11:46-11:50

2 stops34h 04m

$822

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 16/4

07:31-12:55

2 stops39h 24m

$940

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/3

07:00-08:35

3 stops59h 35m

$1,011

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 18/3

10:35-14:55

3 stops38h 20m

$1,487

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Deals found on 16/1

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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.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
821 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.0
Good
8,593 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairns. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

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

    $822 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air Canada, with prices starting from $940 and $1,487, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairns?

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