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$1,104+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns (CNS)

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WAS — CNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,596
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$1,104
(United Airlines)
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:05 amBWI - CNS
2 stops38h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/211:55 amCNS - BWI
2 stops58h 12mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,596
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/268:15 amIAD - CNS
2 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/211:55 amCNS - IAD
2 stops56h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,627
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:11 pmBWI - CNS
3 stops47h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/212:25 pmCNS - BWI
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,666
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 Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/13:23 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops31h 22mQantas Airways
Wed 12/106:40 amCNS - BWI
2 stops30h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,910
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 oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:30 amIAD - CNS
2 stops35h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops31h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,937
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 Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/269:35 amIAD - CNS
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/212:25 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,957
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 United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:30 amIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,986
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:30 amBWI - CNS
2 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$2,005

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Cairns

Route

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Return

Price

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/26

6:05 am-10:45 am

2 stops38h 40m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

11:55 am-8:07 am

2 stops58h 12m

$1,596

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

8:15 am-10:45 am

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

11:55 am-6:53 am

2 stops56h 58m

$1,627

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/26

10:11 pm-11:25 am

3 stops47h 14m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

12:25 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,666

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/1

3:23 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops31h 22m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:40 am-10:26 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,910

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

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

11:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-10:14 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$1,937

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

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

9:35 am-4:25 am

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

12:25 pm-12:19 pm

3 stops37h 54m

$1,957

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

8:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,986

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/1

8:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Cairns

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

$2,005

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

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 $1,596, Air New Zealand will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,910 and $1,986, respectively.

  • 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. Reagan-National - Cairns, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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.

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    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.

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    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 $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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