What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Cairns?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $761. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Cairns?

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Cairns on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Cairns?

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 15m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Cairns?

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Wellington to Cairns?

For as low as $629, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Wellington in 29h 30m. Wellington and Cairns are separated by a distance of 3880 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Cairns round-trip?

Jetstar, at $586, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users have found that Jetstar is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 day to fly from Wellington to Cairns?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Cairns flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Cairns?

Before booking your flight from Wellington to Cairns, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Wellington to Cairns?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 37% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Cairns?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Wellington. Prices for June average $1,090 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $586. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,166

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26/10-4/11
2 total stops
46h 40m total
Wellington to Cairns

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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 13 September 2025.

Sun 26/1008:10WLG - CNS

1 stop29h 30mJetstar

Tue 4/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$629

Mon 27/1006:00WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1106:00CNS - WLG

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$857

Sun 26/1021:05WLG - CNS

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$914

Mon 27/1006:00WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/1106:00CNS - WLG

2 stops22h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,027

Sun 26/1013:10WLG - CNS

2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 4/1112:05CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,497

Sun 26/1018:15WLG - CNS

3 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1109:20CNS - WLG

2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,936

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Sun 26/1008:10WLG - CNS

1 stop29h 30mJetstar

Tue 4/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$629

Mon 27/1006:00WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1106:00CNS - WLG

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$857

Mon 27/1006:00WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/1106:00CNS - WLG

2 stops22h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,027

Sun 26/1013:10WLG - CNS

2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 4/1112:05CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,497

Wed 15/1016:00WLG - CNS

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Sat 18/1009:05CNS - WLG

2 stops19h 45mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$814

Sun 26/1021:05WLG - CNS

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$914

Wed 15/1016:00WLG - CNS

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1009:15CNS - WLG

1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$914

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Sun 26/1008:10WLG - CNS

1 stop29h 30mJetstar

Tue 4/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$629

Sun 26/1021:05WLG - CNS

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$914

Sun 26/1013:10WLG - CNS

2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 4/1112:05CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,497

Sun 26/1018:15WLG - CNS

3 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1109:20CNS - WLG

2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,936

Mon 27/1006:00WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1106:00CNS - WLG

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$857

Mon 27/1006:00WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/1106:00CNS - WLG

2 stops22h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,027

One-way flights from Wellington to Cairns
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Sun 12/1016:40WLG - CNS

1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$948

Sun 12/1006:00WLG - CNS

2 stops12h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,074

Sun 12/1016:40WLG - CNS

3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$5,932

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WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 26/10

08:10-10:40

1 stop29h 30m

Cairns

Tue 4/11

22:55-19:05

1 stop17h 10m

$629

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 15/10

16:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Sat 18/10

09:05-07:50

2 stops19h 45m

$814

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 27/10

06:00-21:00

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

06:00-08:35

2 stops23h 35m

$857

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 26/10

21:05-11:20

2 stops17h 15m

Cairns

Tue 4/11

22:55-08:55

1 stop7h 00m

$914

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 15/10

16:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Sat 18/10

09:15-00:05

1 stop11h 50m

$914

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 27/10

06:00-21:00

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

06:00-07:10

2 stops22h 10m

$1,027

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 26/10

13:10-23:05

2 stops12h 55m

Cairns

Tue 4/11

12:05-07:05

2 stops16h 00m

$1,497

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 12/10

16:40-22:50

1 stop9h 10m

$948

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 12/10

06:00-15:30

2 stops12h 30m

$1,074

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 12/10

16:40-23:05

3 stops57h 25m

$5,932

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Wellington to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Wellington to Cairns?
For as low as $629, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Wellington in 29h 30m. Wellington and Cairns are separated by a distance of 3880 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Cairns round-trip?
Jetstar, at $586, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users have found that Jetstar is 46% 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$586	Average$813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$777	Average$995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$871	Average$1,144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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