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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $720

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — WLG
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 July 2026.

Wed 23/1215:45
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/112:00
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,456
Fri 25/1209:00
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/112:00
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,498
Thu 24/1223:55
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/116:30
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop9h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,515
Wed 23/1211:35
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop22h 55m
Emirates
Sun 3/116:30
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop9h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 4/7$1,531
Thu 24/1223:55
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/107:50
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,549
Wed 23/1215:45
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/107:50
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,550
Tue 22/1213:55
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops14h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/116:30
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop9h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/7$1,578

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Wellington (WLG). 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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,456

One-way from

$720

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,542
23/12-3/1
  • 23/12-3/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($855 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 24/12

23:55-13:30

1 stop10h 35m

Wellington

Sat 2/1

16:30-21:00

1 stop7h 30m

$1,648

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 24/12

06:00-07:50

2 stops22h 50m

Wellington

Sun 3/1

16:30-08:00

2 stops18h 30m

$1,888

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 25/12

06:00-23:50

2 stops14h 50m

Wellington

Sun 3/1

12:25-22:40

2 stops13h 15m

$1,977

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 25/12

06:00-23:50

2 stops14h 50m

Wellington

Sat 2/1

06:00-16:55

2 stops13h 55m

$2,012

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 21/12

11:50-07:50

2 stops17h 00m

Wellington

Sat 2/1

16:30-16:15

2 stops26h 45m

$2,019

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Wed 23/12

14:55-07:05

2 stops13h 10m

Wellington

Sun 3/1

08:25-22:40

3 stops17h 15m

$3,356
Cheapest one-way

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 8/10

11:35-19:00

2 stops28h 25m

$720

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 8/10

11:35-14:35

1 stop24h 00m

$724
Fastest single journey

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 2/1

06:00-07:50

2 stops22h 50m

$734

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 2/1

06:00-08:35

3 stops23h 35m

$1,225

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Wellington

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Wellington chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Wellington on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $549.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Wellington, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 15m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Wellington. 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 Cairns to Wellington?

    For as low as $1,888, Qantas Airways can have you in Wellington from Cairns in 22h 50m. Cairns and Wellington are separated by a distance of 3880 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Wellington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Wellington 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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