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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $428

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 14/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — WLG
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$873

One-way from

$428
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/12-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 50m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 50m 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 31 October 2025.

Tue 9/1207:15CNS - WLG
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/119:20WLG - CNS
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$873
Tue 9/1207:15CNS - WLG
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Sat 17/113:10WLG - CNS
2 stops46h 55mJetstar
Deal found 29/10$892
Tue 9/1207:45CNS - WLG
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1216:20WLG - CNS
1 stop9h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,067
Mon 15/1211:35CNS - WLG
2 stops17h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1216:20WLG - CNS
1 stop9h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,090
Wed 10/1209:05CNS - WLG
1 stop11h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1216:20WLG - CNS
1 stop9h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,093
Sat 13/1212:35CNS - WLG
1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 20/1219:20WLG - CNS
1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,102
Sat 13/1212:35CNS - WLG
1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 19/1216:20WLG - CNS
1 stop9h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,109
Fri 12/1214:50CNS - WLG
2 stops18h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 19/1216:20WLG - CNS
1 stop9h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,122
Sun 14/1206:00CNS - WLG
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 20/1219:20WLG - CNS
1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,177

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Price

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 9/12

07:45-07:35

2 stops20h 50m

Wellington

Tue 16/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop9h 45m

$1,067

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 11/12

07:45-07:35

2 stops20h 50m

Wellington

Wed 17/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop9h 45m

$1,067

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 15/12

11:35-07:35

2 stops17h 00m

Wellington

Tue 23/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop9h 45m

$1,090

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:05-23:50

1 stop11h 45m

Wellington

Thu 18/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop9h 45m

$1,093

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Wed 10/12

09:05-23:50

1 stop11h 45m

Wellington

Wed 17/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop9h 45m

$1,093

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 13/12

12:35-23:50

1 stop8h 15m

Wellington

Sat 20/12

19:20-11:50

1 stop19h 30m

$1,102

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 8/1

06:00-07:35

2 stops22h 35m

Wellington

Thu 15/1

19:20-08:20

1 stop16h 00m

$1,106

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 11/1

06:40-07:05

2 stops21h 25m

Wellington

Tue 20/1

08:10-23:05

2 stops17h 55m

$1,119

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 12/12

14:50-12:20

2 stops18h 30m

Wellington

Fri 19/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop9h 45m

$1,122

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 10/1

09:00-08:35

2 stops20h 35m

Wellington

Sun 18/1

20:05-10:45

1 stop17h 40m

$1,124

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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 31 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Wellington in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 31 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Cairns to Wellington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
478 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Wellington?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Wellington in 20h 50m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Wellington is about 3880 km.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($646), and Qantas Airways ($997) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Wellington.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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 31 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$646Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$997Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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