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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $540

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — WLG
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult

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CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 13/1

09:45-20:15

1 stop7h 30m

Wellington

Thu 23/1

21:15-09:05

1 stop14h 50m

$698

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 13/1

06:00-20:30

2 stops11h 30m

Wellington

Thu 23/1

08:15-11:50

3 stops30h 35m

$1,159

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 6/1

06:45-07:05

2 stops45h 20m

$540

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 6/1

18:45-15:20

1 stop17h 35m

$636

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 6/1

17:35-23:40

1 stop27h 05m

$645

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 6/1

18:45-15:20

1 stop17h 35m

$650

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 6/1

19:55-22:10

3 stops23h 15m

$736

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Deals found on 7/12

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Wellington

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 8 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$698

One-way from

$540
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/1-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Best flights from Cairns to Wellington
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Wellington that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 December 2024.

Mon 13/109:45CNS - WLG
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Thu 23/121:15WLG - CNS
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$698
Mon 13/106:00CNS - WLG
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/108:15WLG - CNS
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,159

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Wellington

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Wellington

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Rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 8 December 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,446 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,446 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,446 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
512 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,446 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
803 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,446 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
492 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,446 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($698), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Wellington.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Wellington one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $540. Emirates flights start at $636 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $645 one-way.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Wellington (average of $91). Flying from Cairns to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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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