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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $379

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — WLG
20 ago — 27 ago1
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 15 agosto 2025.

Round-trip from

$748

One-way from

$379

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,158
8/9-15/9
  • 8/9-15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 40m total
  • Cairns to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 15 agosto 2025.

lun 8/909:05CNS - WLG
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun 15/906:00WLG - CNS
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$748
dom 28/922:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
dom 5/1008:15WLG - CNS
1 stop29h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$851
dom 28/922:55CNS - WLG
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom 5/1019:20WLG - CNS
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$923
lun 8/911:55CNS - WLG
1 stop7h 25mAir New Zealand
lun 15/920:00WLG - CNS
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/8$946
lun 8/907:00CNS - WLG
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
lun 15/919:40WLG - CNS
2 stops21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/8$1,015
lun 8/915:35CNS - WLG
2 stops13h 30mJetstar
lun 15/921:10WLG - CNS
3 stops27h 40mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$1,126

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Wellington that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

lun 8/9

09:05-07:50

2 stops20h 45m

Wellington

lun 15/9

06:00-20:40

1 stop16h 40m

$748

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

dom 28/9

22:55-19:00

1 stop17h 05m

Wellington

dom 5/10

08:15-10:40

1 stop29h 25m

$851

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

dom 28/9

22:55-07:35

1 stop29h 40m

Wellington

dom 5/10

19:20-13:45

2 stops21h 25m

$923

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

lun 8/9

11:55-21:20

1 stop7h 25m

Wellington

lun 15/9

20:00-10:45

1 stop16h 45m

$946

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

lun 8/9

07:00-07:35

2 stops22h 35m

Wellington

lun 15/9

19:40-14:40

2 stops21h 00m

$1,015

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

lun 8/9

15:35-07:05

2 stops13h 30m

Wellington

lun 15/9

21:10-22:50

3 stops27h 40m

$1,126

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

gio 4/12

22:55-07:35

1 stop29h 40m

$379

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

mar 23/9

22:55-07:35

1 stop30h 40m

$383

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

mar 2/12

22:55-12:30

1 stop10h 35m

$388

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

dom 30/11

22:55-07:35

1 stop29h 40m

$402

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Wellington

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

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 15 agosto 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.

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.

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% 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 $723.

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 Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 48m.

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 Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 22m.

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 15 agosto 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways 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
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($980), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Wellington. Qantas Airways is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 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 15 agosto 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$980Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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