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$1,208+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — CNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,921
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$1,208
(United Airlines)
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 12/12:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops31h 46mQantas Airways
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops32h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,870
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/278:20 amDCA - CNS
2 stops36h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/35:30 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops41h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$1,921
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/269:59 amDCA - CNS
2 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/26:40 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops41h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 12/12:51 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops42h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,983
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/266:59 amDCA - CNS
3 stops42h 56mAir Canada
Sat 8/24:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops41h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$2,626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/155:11 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/182:25 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops39h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,766

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns that are best for you.

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Reagan-National

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Cairns

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Depart

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Price

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/27

8:20 am-10:45 am

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

5:30 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops41h 57m

$1,921

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/26

9:59 am-10:45 am

2 stops34h 46m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

6:40 pm-9:42 pm

3 stops41h 02m

$1,954

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/26

5:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

12:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops48h 45m

$2,343

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/27

7:25 am-11:10 am

3 stops37h 45m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$2,387

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/26

6:59 am-3:55 pm

3 stops42h 56m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

4:35 pm-7:42 pm

3 stops41h 07m

$2,626

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/15

5:11 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Cairns

Fri 7/18

2:25 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops39h 56m

$2,766

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/7

7:25 am-7:45 pm

3 stops46h 20m

$1,208

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Deals found on 6/9

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Cairns

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns

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 June 12, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,981). 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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