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$1,161+ 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
may. 11 — may. 181
dom. 5/11
dom. 5/18
1 adult, Economy
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Gurufare
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Round-trip from

$1,534
(Fiji Airways)

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$1,161
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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 mayo 6, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
lun. 12/15:30 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,414
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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. 9/2910:18 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops45h 27mAir New Zealand
sáb. 10/2510:55 amCNS - IAD
2 stops34h 01mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$1,577
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
mié. 9/1012:15 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/175:45 amCNS - IAD
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,647
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
lun. 12/111:30 amIAD - CNS
2 stops33h 35mQantas Airways
mié. 12/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,794
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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. 12/15:30 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops32h 30mQantas Airways
mié. 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,903
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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. 6/198:10 amIAD - CNS
2 stops37h 15mFiji Airways
jue. 6/2612:25 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops32h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/5$2,100
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/297:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops47h 46mAir New Zealand
sáb. 10/254:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops42h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$2,132
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
lun. 6/308:19 amIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 51mAir Canada
sáb. 7/127:15 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops54h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 5/5$2,676
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
jue. 6/198:40 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops53h 15mAir Canada
jue. 6/267:15 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops41h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 5/5$3,671

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Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 6/19

7:33 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 52m

Cairns

jue. 6/26

12:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,534

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/29

10:18 pm-9:45 am

2 stops45h 27m

Cairns

sáb. 10/25

10:55 am-6:56 am

2 stops34h 01m

$1,577

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 9/10

12:15 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops44h 35m

Cairns

mié. 9/17

5:45 am-10:05 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,647

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 6/30

8:20 am-11:05 am

2 stops36h 45m

Cairns

sáb. 7/12

6:35 pm-12:49 am

2 stops44h 14m

$1,998

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/30

8:19 pm-11:05 am

2 stops48h 46m

Cairns

sáb. 7/12

5:20 pm-6:50 am

3 stops51h 30m

$2,044

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 6/19

8:10 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

jue. 6/26

12:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops32h 25m

$2,100

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 9/29

7:59 pm-9:45 am

2 stops47h 46m

Cairns

sáb. 10/25

4:35 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops42h 38m

$2,132

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/30

8:19 am-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 51m

Cairns

sáb. 7/12

7:15 pm-11:39 am

3 stops54h 24m

$2,676

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 6/19

8:40 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops53h 15m

Cairns

jue. 6/26

7:15 pm-10:27 pm

3 stops41h 12m

$3,671

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 5/17

7:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops52h 20m

$1,161

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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 mayo 6, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
475 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
834 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,708 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Cairns one-way?

    $1,161 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $1,172 and $1,294, respectively.

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