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$1,291+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns (CNS)

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:30 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,420
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/187:15 amIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2412:25 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,703
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:05 amIAD - CNS
2 stops36h 50mANA
Mon 12/83:45 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops56h 25mANA
Deal found 4/24$1,777
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:30 amIAD - CNS
2 stops33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,783
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:30 amIAD - CNS
2 stops33h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,797
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:44 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops31h 51mQantas Airways
Fri 6/66:00 amCNS - DCA
3 stops32h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,977
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:40 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops53h 15mAir Canada
Fri 6/67:15 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops38h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$2,165
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:45 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/66:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops26h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,175
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops31h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/66:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops29h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,186
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/88:30 amIAD - CNS
3 stops39h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/156:00 amCNS - IAD
3 stops32h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/24$2,280
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/85:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops26h 46mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/156:00 amCNS - DCA
3 stops30h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/24$2,827

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IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

7:15 am-11:25 am

2 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sat 5/24

12:25 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$1,703

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

1:44 pm-11:35 am

2 stops31h 51m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-12:51 am

3 stops32h 51m

$1,977

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

5:07 pm-11:35 am

2 stops28h 28m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-10:39 pm

3 stops30h 39m

$1,977

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/9

7:33 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 02m

Cairns

Mon 6/16

2:25 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops39h 55m

$2,095

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

8:40 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops53h 15m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

7:15 pm-7:43 pm

3 stops38h 28m

$2,165

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

5:45 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-6:52 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$2,175

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

5:59 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops31h 56m

Cairns

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$2,186

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

8:30 am-1:45 pm

3 stops39h 15m

Cairns

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-12:44 am

3 stops32h 44m

$2,280

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/8

5:59 pm-10:45 am

2 stops26h 46m

Cairns

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-10:15 pm

3 stops30h 15m

$2,827

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

10:05 pm-10:45 am

2 stops46h 40m

$1,291

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Cairns

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 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 April 25, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
470 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
470 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
470 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
470 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
470 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,207 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
470 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from District of Columbia?

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from District of Columbia.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cairns (average of $1,134). Flying from District of Columbia to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). 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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