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$544+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cairns (CNS)

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IAD — CNS
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/208:00 amDCA - CNS
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/59:10 amCNS - DCA
2 stops46h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,045
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 2/205:13 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 32mQantas Airways
mié. 3/56:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,154
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/235:20 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/309:00 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops33h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,601
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/75:20 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops33h 25mQantas Airways
sáb. 11/152:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops43h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,732
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/218:10 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops53h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/56:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,982
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 6/238:15 amIAD - CNS
3 stops43h 45mAir New Zealand
lun. 6/306:40 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops44h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/20$1,997
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 7/711:45 amDCA - CNS
3 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/156:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$2,010
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 6/235:59 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops34h 01mAir New Zealand
lun. 6/306:40 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops41h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/20$2,293
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/3010:11 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops51h 44mAir Canada
sáb. 7/127:15 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops50h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$2,994

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/23

5:20 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Cairns

lun. 6/30

9:00 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$1,601

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 6/23

5:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

lun. 6/30

7:00 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,624

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 7/7

5:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Cairns

sáb. 11/15

2:35 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops43h 19m

$1,732

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 7/21

8:10 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops53h 45m

Cairns

mar. 8/5

6:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$1,982

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/23

8:15 am-6:00 pm

3 stops43h 45m

Cairns

lun. 6/30

6:40 pm-12:45 am

3 stops44h 05m

$1,997

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 7/7

11:45 am-7:45 pm

3 stops42h 00m

Cairns

sáb. 11/15

6:00 am-4:56 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$2,010

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 6/23

5:59 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops34h 01m

Cairns

lun. 6/30

6:40 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops41h 35m

$2,293

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/30

10:11 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops51h 44m

Cairns

sáb. 7/12

7:15 pm-7:54 am

3 stops50h 39m

$2,994

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/16

10:15 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops55h 30m

$1,185

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 4/16

7:59 pm-10:45 am

2 stops48h 46m

$1,269

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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 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 febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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    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 $1,136). 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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