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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns from $1,529

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — CNS
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
Sun 12/5
Sun 19/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (WAS - CNS)?

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Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Washington, D.C. and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights heading from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 13/611:00DCA - CNS
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/613:50CNS - DCA
2 stops41h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$4,010
Wed 17/717:30IAD - CNS
3 stops36h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 24/720:30CNS - IAD
3 stops42h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$4,324
Wed 17/714:59DCA - CNS
3 stops42h 01mAir New Zealand
Wed 24/715:50CNS - DCA
2 stops39h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$4,442

Cheap United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Washington, D.C. and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 13/617:45BWI - CNS
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/606:00CNS - BWI
3 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,381
Thu 13/616:40DCA - CNS
3 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/606:00CNS - DCA
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,457
Wed 17/718:04DCA - CNS
2 stops35h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/706:00CNS - DCA
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,523

Cheap Washington, D.C. to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Prices were last updated on 7 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 13/620:40DCA - CNS
3 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/618:55CNS - DCA
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$3,635
Thu 13/617:40IAD - CNS
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/606:00CNS - IAD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$3,718
Thu 13/611:00DCA - CNS
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/613:50CNS - DCA
2 stops41h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$4,010
Thu 13/613:05IAD - CNS
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/620:30CNS - IAD
3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,060
Thu 13/617:45BWI - CNS
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/606:00CNS - BWI
3 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,381
Thu 13/616:40DCA - CNS
3 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/606:00CNS - DCA
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$4,457
Thu 13/606:30IAD - CNS
3 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Fri 28/619:15CNS - IAD
3 stops40h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$5,109
Thu 13/613:19BWI - CNS
3 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/609:10CNS - BWI
3 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$5,201
Thu 13/612:15IAD - CNS
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/612:30CNS - IAD
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$5,894

Washington, D.C. to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Washington, D.C. and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 14/922:08IAD - CNS
2 stops46h 37mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/911:55CNS - IAD
2 stops32h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$3,010
Tue 12/1120:40DCA - CNS
3 stops50h 25mAir Canada
Sat 16/1117:35CNS - DCA
3 stops43h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 5/5$3,176
Sat 14/912:45IAD - CNS
3 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/918:40CNS - IAD
3 stops44h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$3,192
Sat 14/912:45IAD - CNS
3 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/911:55CNS - IAD
2 stops31h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$3,240
Sat 14/906:59DCA - CNS
3 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/919:15CNS - DCA
3 stops60h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$3,253
Sat 14/918:38BWI - CNS
2 stops38h 22mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/911:55CNS - BWI
2 stops33h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$3,266
Tue 12/1108:15IAD - CNS
3 stops38h 50mAir Canada
Sat 16/1117:35CNS - IAD
3 stops55h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 5/5$3,293
Sat 14/912:45DCA - CNS
3 stops44h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/919:20CNS - DCA
2 stops35h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$3,309
Sat 14/917:59DCA - CNS
2 stops39h 01mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/911:55CNS - DCA
2 stops24h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$3,412

One-way flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C.

Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Washington, D.C. to Cairns can select one of these great deals. Those needing a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns can use the search form above.
Thu 13/621:28BWI - CNS
3 stops45h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,529
Tue 9/712:00IAD - CNS
3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,593
Thu 13/617:31BWI - CNS
2 stops49h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,898
Tue 9/712:15IAD - CNS
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,040
Thu 13/609:30DCA - CNS
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,133
Thu 13/617:40IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,141
Tue 9/712:15IAD - CNS
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,325
Thu 13/622:20IAD - CNS
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,370
Tue 9/713:35BWI - CNS
2 stops38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,408

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 537,230 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2024.

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 13/6

3 stops53h 15m

Cairns

Fri 28/6

3 stops39h 00m

$3,635

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 13/6

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Fri 28/6

2 stops24h 45m

$3,718

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 13/6

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Fri 28/6

2 stops41h 10m

$4,010

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/7

2 stops29h 38m

Cairns

Wed 24/7

2 stops27h 40m

$4,093

Baltimore/WashingtonCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 17/7

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Wed 24/7

2 stops30h 52m

$4,106

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/7

3 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Wed 24/7

3 stops42h 19m

$4,324

Baltimore/WashingtonCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 13/6

2 stops32h 10m

Cairns

Fri 28/6

3 stops29h 37m

$4,381

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/7

3 stops43h 50m

Cairns

Wed 24/7

2 stops59h 01m

$4,556

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 13/6

3 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Fri 28/6

3 stops40h 01m

$5,109

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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 7 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns, such as Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
926 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very Good
926 reviews
8.5
Very Good
926 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
638 reviews
8.5
Very Good
926 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
8.5
Very Good
926 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.7
Good
977 reviews
8.5
Very Good
926 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.4
Good
11,090 reviews
8.5
Very Good
926 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

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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.

  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns for under $3,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns for under $3,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $3,635, but on average you can expect to pay $4,979.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $2,408. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air New Zealand, 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?

  • What does IAD to CNS mean?

    This is defined as Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cairns Airport (CNS). Codes like Cairns Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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