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Cheap flights from Wellington to Cairns from $351

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CNS
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Wellington to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 December 2025.

Tue 27/119:45WLG - CNS
1 stop18h 10mJetstar
Tue 3/207:15CNS - WLG
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$763
Mon 26/116:40WLG - CNS
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/206:40CNS - WLG
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,016
Mon 26/116:40WLG - CNS
1 stop19h 25mJetstar
Mon 2/218:05CNS - WLG
2 stops34h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$937
Sun 25/108:10WLG - CNS
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/217:00CNS - WLG
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,050
Wed 18/215:55WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 10mJetstar
Sun 8/307:15CNS - WLG
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$1,002
Tue 17/219:45WLG - CNS
1 stop18h 10mJetstar
Sun 8/307:15CNS - WLG
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$1,026

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 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$763

One-way from

$351

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,340
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 14 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Cairns that are best for you.

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Wellington

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 27/1

19:45-10:55

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

07:15-19:05

1 stop8h 50m

$763

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 26/1

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

18:05-07:05

2 stops34h 00m

$937

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 18/2

15:55-09:05

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

07:15-07:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,002

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 26/1

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

06:40-00:05

1 stop14h 25m

$1,016

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 17/2

19:45-10:55

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

07:15-07:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,026

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 25/1

08:10-10:55

1 stop29h 45m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

17:00-00:05

1 stop28h 05m

$1,050

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 6/2

15:55-09:05

1 stop20h 10m

$351

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 26/1

21:05-20:55

2 stops26h 50m

$389

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 15/4

06:00-22:40

1 stop18h 40m

$475

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 6/2

07:40-19:50

3 stops15h 10m

$732

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $601). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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 14 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Cairns in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 14 December 2025.
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
552 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
491 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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 $763, 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 $599, 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 $601). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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 14 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$602Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$798Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$898Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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