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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $1,982

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
6 May — 13 May1
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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,663

One-way from

$1,982
18/5-24/5
  • 18/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 42m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cairns
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 48m 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 May 2025.

Mon 1/1217:30DCA - CNS
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - DCA
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,219
Sun 18/507:15IAD - CNS
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:25CNS - IAD
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,663
Mon 1/1211:30IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - IAD
2 stops25h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,809
Mon 1/1215:23BWI - CNS
2 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - BWI
2 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,882
Mon 1/1215:23BWI - CNS
2 stops35h 02mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - BWI
2 stops31h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,921
Mon 1/1217:30IAD - CNS
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1206:00CNS - IAD
2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$3,101
Mon 1/1214:45BWI - CNS
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - BWI
3 stops31h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$3,534
Mon 30/617:30DCA - CNS
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 12/718:35CNS - DCA
2 stops44h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$3,807
Mon 30/615:43IAD - CNS
3 stops39h 12mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/711:55CNS - IAD
2 stops32h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$4,458

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/5

07:15-11:25

2 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sat 24/5

12:25-22:57

2 stops24h 32m

$2,663

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

15:35-09:05

3 stops31h 30m

$3,643

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

$3,807

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/6

15:43-20:55

3 stops39h 12m

Cairns

Sat 12/7

11:55-06:53

2 stops32h 58m

$4,458

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/5

17:07-12:55

2 stops29h 48m

$1,982

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/5

21:00-09:45

3 stops46h 45m

$2,349

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Deals found on 30/4

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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 1 May 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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