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Cheap flights from Wellington to Cairns from $308

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CNS
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) 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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$677

One-way from

$311

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$860
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Thu 24/708:15WLG - CNS
1 stop28h 25mJetstar
Thu 31/722:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/6$677
Fri 25/715:00WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/806:00CNS - WLG
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$850

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Cairns that are best for you.

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Wellington

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Cairns

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 24/7

08:15-10:40

1 stop28h 25m

Cairns

Thu 31/7

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$677

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 25/7

15:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Fri 1/8

06:00-20:20

2 stops36h 20m

$850

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 14/10

19:40-10:40

1 stop18h 00m

$308

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 22/7

21:10-23:35

2 stops28h 25m

$391

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/6

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Cairns?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Cairns in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 11 June 2025.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
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Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Apr 2025

WLG - OOL

Space between the seats appears to be getting smaller. It’s okay for me but my husband has much longer legs and finds it very uncomfortable. Can manage a short flight. Not keen on a longer one though. Really enjoyed the scrambled egg and bacon ciabatta . Delicious.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Apr 2025

WLG - OOL

Space between the seats appears to be getting smaller. It’s okay for me but my husband has much longer legs and finds it very uncomfortable. Can manage a short flight. Not keen on a longer one though. Really enjoyed the scrambled egg and bacon ciabatta . Delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Cairns round-trip?

    Jetstar, at $677, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Cairns.. Users have found that Jetstar is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to Cairns?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$576Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$710Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$777Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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