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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $424

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — WLG
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 August 2026.

Sun 13/907:00
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop22h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 20/908:15
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop28h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/7$764
Mon 14/906:00
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/915:55
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$862
Sun 13/913:55
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/915:00
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$888
Tue 17/1117:25
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1121:05
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$912
Sun 13/913:55
CNS
-
WLG
2 stops15h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 20/906:05
WLG
-
CNS
2 stops15h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,215
Tue 17/1109:15
CNS
-
WLG
3 stops18h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 29/1110:45
WLG
-
CNS
3 stops14h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/7$2,649

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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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$764

One-way from

$424

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$747
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($223 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 13/9

07:00-07:35

1 stop22h 35m

Wellington

Sun 20/9

08:15-10:40

1 stop28h 25m

$764
Fastest return journey

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 14/9

06:00-18:50

2 stops10h 50m

Wellington

Mon 21/9

15:55-22:25

1 stop8h 30m

$906

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 17/11

06:00-07:05

2 stops22h 05m

Wellington

Sun 29/11

20:30-15:00

2 stops21h 30m

$945

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 13/9

06:00-21:20

2 stops13h 20m

Wellington

Sun 20/9

06:00-16:55

3 stops12h 55m

$1,959
Cheapest one-way

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 22/11

09:45-19:10

2 stops30h 25m

$497

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Wed 9/9

19:10-00:10

1 stop27h 00m

$502

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 8/10

07:00-07:35

2 stops21h 35m

$573

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 28/12

09:45-07:05

2 stops18h 20m

$616

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 28/12

13:50-15:30

1 stop22h 40m

$626
Fastest single journey

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 14/9

18:00-07:50

3 stops11h 50m

$777

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Wellington

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Wellington?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Wellington chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 77% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Wellington on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Wellington?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $684.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Wellington?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Wellington, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 07m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Wellington?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 9h 30m.

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 1 August 2026.
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
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
562 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

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 22h 35m. Fly via Jetstar 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 ($466), and Qantas Airways ($909) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Wellington. Jetstar is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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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 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$466Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$909Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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