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Cheap flights from Wellington to Cairns from $334

WLG — CNS
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Cairns

Fri 9/1016:00 -
1 stop20h 05m
Fri 16/1018:10 -
2 stops19h 30m
Deal found 25/8$1,083
Fri 9/1016:00 -
1 stop20h 05m
Fri 16/1006:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 25/8$1,084
Thu 10/908:15 -
1 stop28h 25m
Mon 14/919:10 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 23/8$1,140
Fri 9/1016:40 -
1 stop9h 05m
Fri 16/1020:35 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 25/8$1,148
Fri 9/1016:40 -
1 stop9h 05m
Fri 16/1017:40 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 25/8$1,178
Mon 5/1016:40 -
1 stop9h 05m
Mon 12/1017:25 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 21/8$1,202
Mon 5/1015:55 -
1 stop9h 50m
Mon 12/1011:20 -
2 stops17h 50m
Deal found 21/8$1,212
Thu 10/909:05 -
2 stops15h 20m
Mon 14/913:55 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 23/8$1,235
Mon 31/814:35 -
1 stop9h 55m
Sun 6/918:55 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 26/8$1,317

Find flight deals from Wellington to Cairns

Round-trip from

$1,083

One-way from

$334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,232
9/10-16/10
  • 9/10-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($464 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 9/10

16:00-09:05

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

18:10-16:40

2 stops19h 30m

$1,083

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 9/10

16:40-22:45

1 stop9h 05m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

11:20-15:40

1 stop25h 20m

$1,173

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 21/2

16:30-22:40

1 stop9h 10m

Cairns

Thu 25/2

09:15-15:30

1 stop27h 15m

$1,197
Fastest return journey

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/10

16:40-22:45

1 stop9h 05m

Cairns

Mon 12/10

17:25-14:35

1 stop18h 10m

$1,202

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/10

15:55-22:45

1 stop9h 50m

Cairns

Mon 12/10

11:20-08:10

2 stops17h 50m

$1,212

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 10/9

09:05-22:25

2 stops15h 20m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

13:55-19:00

2 stops27h 05m

$1,235
Cheapest one-way

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 29/1

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

$364

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 29/1

20:05-14:00

2 stops20h 55m

$516
Fastest single journey

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 7/1

06:05-16:45

1 stop13h 40m

$587

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 15/10

07:00-19:50

3 stops15h 50m

$786

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $846). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,854). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Cairns flights typically cost between $1,151 and $1,443 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,083 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct–16 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Cairns?

    For as low as $1,173, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from Wellington in 9h 05m. Wellington and Cairns are separated by a distance of 3880 km.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $586, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Cairns.. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 51% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $846). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,854). 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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Qantas Airways flights from Wellington to Cairns

Top airline flying from Wellington to Cairns

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$586Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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