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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $899

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CNS — WLG
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 19 December 2024.

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$899
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  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 05m 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 19 December 2024.

Sat 1/216:05CNS - WLG
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/215:40WLG - CNS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$899
Sat 1/214:35CNS - WLG
2 stops14h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 8/210:45WLG - CNS
3 stops15h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,357

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CNS - WLG

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Cairns

Sat 1/2

16:05-07:50

2 stops12h 45m

Wellington

Sat 8/2

15:40-08:00

1 stop19h 20m

$899

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 1/2

14:35-07:50

2 stops14h 15m

Wellington

Sat 8/2

10:45-22:45

3 stops15h 00m

$1,357

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Deals found on 18/12

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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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,357), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Wellington.

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

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    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 $434). 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 airline flying from Cairns to Wellington

Discover the top airline 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$757Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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