Q: 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 $1,102 and $1,415 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $683 on Jetstar (12 Oct-19 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Wellington to Cairns flights typically cost between $1,102 and $1,415 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $683 on Jetstar (12 Oct-19 Oct). Find deals

Question 4

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

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Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $772. Find deals

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from Wellington to Cairns?

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For as low as $683, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Wellington in 18h. Wellington and Cairns are separated by a distance of 3880 km.

Question 7

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

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Jetstar, at $595, 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.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Wellington. Prices for June average $1,106 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $594. 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

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Cairns?

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Cairns?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Wellington to Cairns. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Cairns?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cairns from Wellington.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Cairns with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Wellington to Cairns with no change fees.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Cairns become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Wellington to Cairns flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$683
One-way from	$366
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$981

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$595	Average$812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$789	Average$1,010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$884	Average$1,170	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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