Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns (CNS) from $1,495

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WAS — CNS
Apr 28 — May 51

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 April 23, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,466
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (WAS - CNS)?

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Cheap Air Canada flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Washington, D.C. and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights heading from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 5/155:40 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Sun 5/197:15 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$2,668
Wed 5/156:30 amIAD - CNS
3 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Sun 5/197:15 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$2,674
Wed 5/154:00 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops33h 55mAir Canada
Sun 5/197:15 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops58h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$3,036
Wed 5/88:40 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops53h 15mAir Canada
Sun 5/124:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops41h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/21$3,527

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Washington, D.C. and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights we've found from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 5/226:13 amBWI - CNS
2 stops40h 52mQantas Airways
Wed 5/296:00 amCNS - BWI
3 stops31h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$2,904
Wed 6/57:00 amBWI - CNS
2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 6/910:15 amCNS - BWI
2 stops27h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/21$3,257
Wed 5/85:41 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops34h 34mQantas Airways
Sun 5/126:55 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops42h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$3,706
Wed 5/85:41 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops34h 34mQantas Airways
Sun 5/127:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/21$3,789

Cheap Washington, D.C. to Cairns flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cairns specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Prices were last updated on April 23, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 5/226:59 amDCA - CNS
3 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/294:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops63h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,731
Wed 5/224:00 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/296:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,775
Wed 5/225:40 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/296:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,868
Wed 5/224:00 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/294:35 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops42h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,922
Tue 5/213:00 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/286:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops24h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,948
Tue 5/217:00 amIAD - CNS
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/281:45 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$2,011
Wed 5/227:35 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops49h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/291:30 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops41h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$2,015
Tue 5/213:00 pmDCA - CNS
3 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/286:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$2,076
Tue 5/216:59 amDCA - CNS
3 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/284:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops41h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$2,173

Washington, D.C. to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Washington, D.C. and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Cairns in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 11/43:27 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops29h 38mQantas Airways
Tue 11/198:30 pmCNS - BWI
2 stops40h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,495
Fri 11/155:05 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 12/12:35 pmCNS - IAD
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,728
Wed 5/226:59 amDCA - CNS
3 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/294:35 pmCNS - DCA
3 stops63h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,731
Mon 11/45:05 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops35h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 11/196:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,774
Wed 5/224:00 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/296:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,775
Wed 5/225:40 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/296:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,868
Wed 5/224:00 pmIAD - CNS
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/294:35 pmCNS - IAD
3 stops42h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,922
Tue 5/213:00 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/286:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops24h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,948
Mon 11/46:45 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/196:00 amCNS - BWI
3 stops49h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,959

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns within your budget

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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.

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$1,731 - $2,904

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/22

3 stops45h 36m

Cairns

Wed 5/29

3 stops63h 27m

$1,731

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/22

3 stops36h 35m

Cairns

Wed 5/29

2 stops24h 45m

$1,775

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/22

2 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Wed 5/29

2 stops24h 45m

$1,868

Baltimore/WashingtonCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/21

2 stops34h 55m

Cairns

Tue 5/28

2 stops24h 42m

$1,948

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/14

2 stops46h 37m

Cairns

Sat 9/28

2 stops42h 14m

$2,012

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/22

2 stops49h 10m

Cairns

Wed 5/29

2 stops41h 30m

$2,015

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/15

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Sun 5/19

2 stops35h 30m

$2,668

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/8

3 stops41h 50m

Cairns

Sun 5/12

2 stops64h 44m

$2,819

Baltimore/WashingtonCairns

BWI - CNS

BWICNS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/22

2 stops40h 52m

Cairns

Wed 5/29

3 stops31h 25m

$2,904

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Deals found on 4/22

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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Washington, D.C. to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,193. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °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 April 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns, such as Air Canada, Qantas Airways and Singapore 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.
8.5
Very good
948 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very good
948 reviews
8.5
Very good
948 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very good
659 reviews
8.5
Very good
948 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very good
1,488 reviews
8.5
Very good
948 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.7
Good
1,008 reviews
8.5
Very good
948 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.4
Good
11,289 reviews
8.5
Very good
948 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

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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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,948, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,012 and $2,668, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

  • What does IAD to CNS mean?

    This is defined as Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cairns Airport (CNS). Codes like Cairns Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/22.

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