Cairns

$544+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CNS
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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$1,054
(Trip.com)

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$544
(American Airlines)
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/188:15 amDCA - CNS
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/254:05 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,054
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/185:20 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/254:05 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,064
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Mon 6/305:20 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops33h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 7/121:05 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops47h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$2,338
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/189:40 amDCA - CNS
3 stops39h 15mAir Canada
Tue 3/253:45 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops55h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$2,470
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 5/1810:19 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops51h 36mAir Canada
Sat 5/244:35 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops51h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$2,554

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District of Columbia

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

8:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/25

4:05 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

5:20 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Tue 3/25

4:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$1,064

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

5:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Cairns

Sat 7/12

1:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops47h 55m

$2,338

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

9:40 am-2:55 pm

3 stops39h 15m

Cairns

Tue 3/25

3:45 pm-8:57 am

3 stops55h 12m

$2,470

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

10:19 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops51h 36m

Cairns

Sat 5/24

4:35 pm-6:21 am

2 stops51h 46m

$2,554

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/16

5:14 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$544

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

5:13 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$544

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/16

9:00 am-5:00 pm

3 stops42h 00m

$2,111

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

7:31 am-5:00 pm

3 stops43h 29m

$2,111

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Deals found on 2/18

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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 18, 2025.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

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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.

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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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