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Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Cairns (WLG - CNS)

WLG — CNS
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Air New Zealand flight options available from Wellington to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 14 August 2026.

Fri 11/920:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Fri 18/906:50 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 14/8$886
Sun 30/807:45 -
1 stop29h 00m
Mon 7/906:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 10/8$1,251
Sun 13/920:00 -
2 stops28h 45m
Sat 26/906:50 -
2 stops23h 30m
Deal found 10/8$1,481

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Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Cairns in 2026

Find detailed information about Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Air New Zealand to plan your journey from Wellington to Cairns. Data last updated 14 August 2026.

One-way from

$514

Return from

$886

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price (all airlines)

$1,250
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  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 45m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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  • 11/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
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Rainfall in Cairns by month

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

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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

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).

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