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Cheap flights from Wellington to Cairns from $684

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CNS
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 February 2026.

Tue 17/319:45
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop18h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 24/307:15
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$684
Thu 23/419:40
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop17h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 26/407:00
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$917
Tue 17/219:45
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop18h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 8/307:15
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop21h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$947
Mon 20/415:55
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:00
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$995
Tue 21/415:55
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:00
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$996
Sat 25/406:00
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/406:00
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,000
Wed 22/415:55
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/406:00
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,001
Wed 22/415:55
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:00
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,003

Find 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 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$684

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,079
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($365 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wellington

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Cairns

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 17/3

19:45-10:55

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

07:15-19:05

1 stop8h 50m

$684

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 7/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Tue 14/4

07:00-19:00

1 stop10h 00m

$873

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 23/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

07:00-19:00

1 stop10h 00m

$917

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 20/4

15:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

06:00-20:35

2 stops12h 35m

$995

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 25/4

06:00-14:40

1 stop10h 40m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-20:35

2 stops12h 35m

$1,000

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 21/4

15:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

06:00-20:35

2 stops12h 35m

$1,041

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 20/4

15:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

06:00-20:35

2 stops12h 35m

$1,043

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 22/4

15:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

06:00-20:35

2 stops12h 35m

$1,046

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 26/4

06:05-13:40

1 stop9h 35m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-20:35

2 stops12h 35m

$1,049

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 23/4

15:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

06:00-20:35

2 stops12h 35m

$1,056

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Deals found on 31/1

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Cairns

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $599). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,292). 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.

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 1 February 2026.
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
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
983 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Cairns?

    For as low as $684, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Wellington in 18h 10m. 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 $580, 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 45% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $599). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,292). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Wellington to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$580Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$769Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$866Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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