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$1,013 Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns departing on 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns (WAS-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:08 pm - 10:45 amIAD-CNS
46h 37m2 stops
11:55 am - 6:53 amCNS-IAD
32h 58m2 stops
$1,994Air New Zealand
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28
12:45 pm - 1:55 pmIAD-CNS
35h 10m3 stops
6:40 pm - 12:57 amCNS-IAD
44h 17m3 stops
$2,114Air New Zealand
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28
12:45 pm - 1:55 pmIAD-CNS
35h 10m3 stops
11:55 am - 5:33 amCNS-IAD
31h 38m2 stops
$2,146Air New Zealand
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28
6:59 am - 6:35 pmDCA-CNS
45h 36m3 stops
7:15 pm - 6:05 pmCNS-DCA
60h 50m3 stops
$2,155
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28
8:40 pm - 3:55 pmDCA-CNS
53h 15m3 stops
6:55 pm - 7:55 pmCNS-DCA
39h 00m3 stops
$2,408
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Thu, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 28
7:24 pm - 9:55 pmBWI-CNS
60h 31m2 stops
9:10 am - 10:47 pmCNS-BWI
27h 37m3 stops
$2,662Qantas Airways
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28
5:12 pm - 12:50 pmIAD-CNS
29h 38m2 stops
4:00 pm - 5:40 amCNS-IAD
27h 40m2 stops
$2,711Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24
5:45 pm - 3:55 pmBWI-CNS
32h 10m2 stops
6:00 am - 9:37 pmCNS-BWI
29h 37m3 stops
$2,902United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 28
4:40 pm - 3:55 pmDCA-CNS
33h 15m3 stops
6:00 am - 5:00 pmCNS-DCA
25h 00m2 stops
$2,952United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 28
7:10 am - 5:00 pmIAD-CNS
43h 50m3 stops
6:15 pm - 3:16 pmCNS-IAD
59h 01m2 stops
$3,018Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Qantas Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $1,595. KAYAK users also found Washington, D.C. to Cairns round-trip flights on Air New Zealand from $1,994 and on Qantas Airways from $2,662.

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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns was $1,013 for a one-way ticket and $1,994 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Cairns?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Washington, D.C. and on arrival in Cairns.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Cairns (Cairns). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Baltimore/Washington Airport to Cairns flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Cairns, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 974 reviews
8.3Crew
7.8Boarding
7.1Food
7.5Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

4.0 OkayOmar, May 2024SIN - SYD
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flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/13Thu
3 stops
45h 47mBWI-CNS
$1,013
7/9Tue
3 stops
50h 25mIAD-CNS
$1,055
6/13Thu
2 stops
49h 44mBWI-CNS
$1,257
7/9Tue
1 stop
26h 10mIAD-CNS
$1,351
6/13Thu
2 stops
35h 15mDCA-CNS
$1,413
7/9Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
38h 55mBWI-CNS
$1,595
7/9Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
35h 10mDCA-CNS
$1,666
6/13Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
33h 15mDCA-CNS
$1,681
7/9Tue
3 stopsAir New Zealand
35h 46mDCA-CNS
$1,956
6/13Thu
1 stopANA
28h 10mIAD-CNS
$8,423

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