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$882+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns (CNS)

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WAS — CNS
Oct 13 — Oct 201
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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 October 8, 2024.

Round-trip from

$8,686
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$882
(Gurufare)
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cairns
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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 2,702,218 searches. Data last updated October 8, 2024.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:00 amDCA - CNS
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1412:00 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops43h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$8,686
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1911:05 amIAD - CNS
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1211:25 amCNS - IAD
2 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$8,992
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 12/199:44 amDCA - CNS
2 stops33h 46mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/1412:00 pmCNS - DCA
2 stops45h 57mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7$9,573
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sun 12/225:50 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/136:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$9,760
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 12/195:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/136:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$10,294
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 12/195:14 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops27h 01mQantas Airways
Sun 1/126:00 amCNS - DCA
2 stops22h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$10,338
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 12/195:15 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 1/126:00 amCNS - IAD
2 stops25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$10,338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 12/196:05 amBWI - CNS
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/146:00 amCNS - BWI
3 stops48h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$10,433
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 12/203:20 pmBWI - CNS
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/136:00 amCNS - BWI
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$11,609

One-way flights to Cairns from Washington, D.C.

Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,702,218 searches. Data last updated October 8, 2024.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sun 1/59:44 amDCA - CNS
2 stops33h 46mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7$882
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Tue 1/711:51 amBWI - CNS
2 stops31h 39mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7$888
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/68:32 amBWI - CNS
3 stops58h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$956
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Wed 1/82:59 pmDCA - CNS
2 stops29h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,389
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/85:04 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops27h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,396
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/45:24 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops50h 06mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7$1,509
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sun 1/59:00 amIAD - CNS
2 stops65h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,552
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 1/36:05 amBWI - CNS
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,726
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/68:05 pmIAD - CNS
2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,778

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 2,702,218 searches. Data last updated October 8, 2024.

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$8,686 - $21,999

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/22

2 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Tue 1/14

2 stops43h 27m

$8,686

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/19

1 stop28h 35m

Cairns

Sun 1/12

2 stops56h 45m

$8,992

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/19

2 stops33h 46m

Cairns

Tue 1/14

2 stops45h 57m

$9,573

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/22

2 stops29h 10m

Cairns

Tue 1/14

2 stops25h 28m

$9,760

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/19

2 stops29h 01m

Cairns

Mon 1/13

2 stops25h 52m

$10,294

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalCairns

DCA - CNS

DCACNS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/19

2 stops27h 01m

Cairns

Sun 1/12

2 stops22h 54m

$10,338

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/19

2 stops27h 00m

Cairns

Sun 1/12

2 stops25h 14m

$10,338

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/22

3 stops56h 56m

Cairns

Mon 1/13

2 stops38h 22m

$13,516

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCairns

IAD - CNS

IADCNS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/18

2 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Tue 1/14

2 stops37h 35m

$21,999

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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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 October 8, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
827 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

ANA
8.4
Very good
827 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
827 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,445 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
827 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,336 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
827 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Cathay Pacific
7.7
Good
891 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
827 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
837 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
827 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns for under $8,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns for under $8,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $8,686, but on average you can expect to pay $12,889.

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

    Currently priced at $9,573, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Cairns and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $9,760 and $10,338, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $882. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,389 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,552 one-way.

  • 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 Baltimore/Washington - Cairns, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cairns or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cairns as they are the most popular.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • 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 10/7.

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