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$544+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns (CNS)

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WAS — CNS
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 22, 2025.

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Gurufare
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,058
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$544
(American Airlines)
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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 February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:30 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:30 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops37h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,058
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/162:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops30h 51mQantas Airways
Mon 3/246:45 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops32h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,060
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/165:20 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops28h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 3/246:45 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,062
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/195:35 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/243:20 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops45h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,194
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/173:00 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops29h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/2511:55 amCNS - BWI
2 stops32h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/21$1,435
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/195:30 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/2611:55 amCNS - IAD
2 stops26h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/21$1,435
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 8/1610:11 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops51h 44mAir Canada
Mon 8/254:35 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops37h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$1,649
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:00 amDCA - CNS
3 stops38h 55mAir Canada
Mon 5/194:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops63h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,764
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/185:50 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/246:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:55 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops27h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 7/3112:25 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops24h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,917
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:30 pmBWI - CNS
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:15 pmCNS - BWI
3 stops63h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,067
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:18 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops61h 47mQantas Airways
Mon 5/195:35 pmCNS - BWI
2 stops43h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$2,104

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

5:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Mon 5/19

9:30 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$1,058

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/16

2:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops30h 51m

Cairns

Mon 3/24

6:45 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,060

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/16

5:20 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 3/24

6:45 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,062

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

5:35 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

3:20 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops45h 21m

$1,194

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

5:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/26

11:55 am-12:24 am

2 stops26h 29m

$1,435

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/16

10:11 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops51h 44m

Cairns

Mon 8/25

4:35 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops37h 52m

$1,649

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

11:00 am-3:55 pm

3 stops38h 55m

Cairns

Mon 5/19

4:35 pm-6:03 pm

3 stops63h 28m

$1,764

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/17

5:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 30m

Cairns

Thu 7/31

12:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,917

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

6:34 pm-11:10 am

2 stops26h 36m

Cairns

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-5:32 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$1,983

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

8:30 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops54h 30m

Cairns

Mon 5/19

6:15 pm-7:25 pm

3 stops63h 10m

$2,067

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Gurufare to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gurufare Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gurufare >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 Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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 February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 $1,060, 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 Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,435 and $1,649, respectively.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $544. Qantas Airways flights start at $810 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,185 one-way.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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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