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$479+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CNS
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

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Gurufare
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,704
(Fiji Airways)

One-way from

$525
(Kiwi.com)
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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 May 1, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 12/15:30 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,420
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/187:15 amIAD - CNS
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2412:25 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,704
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/48:45 amIAD - CNS
3 stops41h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/2511:55 amCNS - IAD
2 stops26h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,784
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 12/111:30 amIAD - CNS
2 stops33h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,797
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 12/13:23 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops35h 02mQantas Airways
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops31h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,869
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 12/15:30 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,984
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 12/12:45 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amCNS - BWI
3 stops31h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,261
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/305:30 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 7/126:35 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops44h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$2,436
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:02 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2811:55 amCNS - BWI
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$3,133
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/185:12 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops56h 43mAir Canada
Mon 7/287:15 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops40h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$3,828

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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 May 1, 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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Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

7:15 am-11:25 am

2 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sat 5/24

12:25 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$1,704

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

8:45 am-4:40 pm

3 stops41h 55m

Cairns

Mon 8/25

11:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 35m

$1,784

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

5:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Sat 7/12

3:35 pm-9:05 am

3 stops31h 30m

$2,331

Washington, D.C.Cairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

5:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Sat 7/12

6:35 pm-12:49 am

2 stops44h 14m

$2,436

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/18

6:02 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops32h 58m

Cairns

Mon 7/28

11:55 am-4:55 pm

2 stops43h 00m

$3,133

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/18

5:12 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops56h 43m

Cairns

Mon 7/28

7:15 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops40h 10m

$3,828

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/2

7:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Cairns

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-5:42 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$10,154

BaltimoreCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

7:17 am-11:25 am

3 stops38h 08m

$479

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

7:31 am-11:25 am

3 stops37h 54m

$525

Washington, D.C.Cairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

5:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$1,268

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of Gurufare to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gurufare Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gurufare >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 May 1, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,245 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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 $2,099, 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 Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,436 and $3,828, 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. Dulles Intl - Cairns, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    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 $2,244). 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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