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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $368

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — WLG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$779

One-way from

$368
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 45m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 3/422:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Tue 15/419:40WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$779
Thu 3/406:45CNS - WLG
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/408:15WLG - CNS
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$898
Thu 3/406:00CNS - WLG
2 stops11h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 15/413:45WLG - CNS
3 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$2,245

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Cairns

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Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 3/4

22:55-19:00

1 stop17h 05m

Wellington

Tue 15/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

$779

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 3/4

06:45-19:05

2 stops33h 20m

Wellington

Tue 15/4

08:15-10:40

1 stop28h 25m

$898

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 3/4

06:00-20:20

2 stops11h 20m

Wellington

Tue 15/4

13:45-11:35

3 stops23h 50m

$2,245

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 22/3

16:05-07:50

2 stops12h 45m

$368

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 20/3

06:40-07:15

2 stops21h 35m

$431

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 24/3

17:20-14:50

1 stop18h 30m

$478

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 12/6

06:00-07:50

3 stops23h 50m

$880

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 22/3

14:55-14:50

3 stops20h 55m

$981

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 24/3

12:45-14:50

3 stops23h 05m

$1,439

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Wellington

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Wellington at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Wellington round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($779), and Air New Zealand ($2,245) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Wellington.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $368. Users have also found prices from $478 and $880 on Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways, respectively.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Wellington (average of $337). Flying from Cairns to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Wellington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Wellington. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$752Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$909Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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