Flights
Insights
FAQs

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

WLG — CNS
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights users flying from Wellington to Cairns on Air New Zealand typically fly into Cairns and depart from Wellington. Select your dates above for pricing.

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 7 February 2026.

Return from

$1,402

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price (all airlines)

$1,085
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 15m total
  • Wellington to Cairns
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights from Wellington to Cairns; 17% potential price increase.
Search Deals
Best time to find cheap flights from Wellington to Cairns; 2% potential price drop.
Search Deals
Average price for all Wellington to Cairns flights (one-way and round-trip).
Search Deals

  • How do most travelers feel about Air New Zealand?

    The average rating from 580 Air New Zealand reviews by Cheapflights users is 8.0 (out of a maximum rating of 10). If you are considering flying WLG-CNS with Cheapflights, apply your desired dates to the form above to see our best pricing for your trip to Cairns with Air New Zealand.

Find Air New Zealand flight deals from Wellington to Cairns

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 7 February 2026.

Wed 18/206:00
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop11h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 4/306:00
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops13h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,402
Tue 17/206:00
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/311:45
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops20h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/2$1,420

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).

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.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Wellington to Cairns on another airline

Consider alternative airlines that serve the Cairns area. Flight routes are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 February 2026.
Jetstar flights from Wellington to Cairns
Qantas Airways flights from Wellington to Cairns

See what others are saying about Air New Zealand

Read reviews and see what other travellers are saying about their experiences with Air New Zealand. Get insights from real passengers regarding the airline's services, customer satisfaction, and overall travel experience. Use these reviews to inform your decision when choosing Air New Zealand for your next flight. Reviews last updated 7 February 2026.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
Check prices
Overview

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.