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$1,081+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns (CNS)

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WAS — CNS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 21, 2024.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/281:12 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops37h 48mQantas Airways
Fri 1/38:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops37h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$3,017
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:15 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 1/312:45 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops42h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$3,017
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/283:20 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops35h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 1/38:35 pmCNS - BWI
2 stops32h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$3,214
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:30 amIAD - CNS
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Fri 1/312:45 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops58h 25mEmirates
Deal found 11/20$4,507
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:05 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/39:45 amCNS - IAD
3 stops61h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$4,619
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/283:20 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/33:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$4,955
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:05 amBWI - CNS
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/36:00 amCNS - BWI
3 stops48h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$5,318
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/288:40 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops51h 15mAir Canada
Fri 1/35:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops54h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$7,286

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/27

5:04 pm-11:15 am

2 stops27h 11m

Cairns

Tue 4/15

3:35 pm-6:20 am

2 stops28h 45m

$1,081

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/27

11:54 am-11:15 am

2 stops32h 21m

Cairns

Tue 4/15

7:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,090

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/27

2:35 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-9:05 pm

3 stops29h 05m

$1,763

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/27

2:39 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops41h 06m

Cairns

Tue 4/15

11:50 am-11:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,878

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/27

6:00 am-2:00 pm

3 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-9:00 pm

3 stops29h 00m

$1,884

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/27

3:03 pm-11:15 am

2 stops29h 12m

Cairns

Tue 4/15

4:10 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops40h 09m

$2,574

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/28

5:15 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Fri 1/3

12:45 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops42h 39m

$3,017

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/28

10:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Cairns

Fri 1/3

12:45 pm-8:10 am

3 stops58h 25m

$4,507

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/28

3:20 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 30m

Cairns

Fri 1/3

3:35 pm-8:55 am

3 stops32h 20m

$4,955

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/28

6:05 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Fri 1/3

6:00 am-3:05 pm

3 stops48h 05m

$5,318

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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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 November 21, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,620, Qantas Airways will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,024 and $4,507, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Cairns consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns or Baltimore/Washington - Cairns as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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