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$544+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Cairns (CNS)

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IAD — CNS
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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$544
(American Airlines)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/16

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops40h 50m

$1,639

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Travel insights for flights from Dulles Intl 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 febrero 20, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 2.8 mi from the center of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis.

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

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