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Cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington from $1,050

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — WLG
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 23/4
Tue 30/4

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 18 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,513

Round-trip from

$557
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Wellington?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Wellington?

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to Wellington from Cairns. Prices for July average $1,162 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $926. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a July flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Wellington (CNS - WLG)?

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Wellington in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Wellington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and Wellington. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Mon 27/506:00CNS - WLG
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,066
Mon 27/514:35CNS - WLG
2 stops15h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,068
Mon 27/518:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,071
Mon 27/518:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,072
Mon 27/512:45CNS - WLG
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/512:20WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,426
Mon 27/512:45CNS - WLG
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/512:20WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,429

Cheap Cairns to Wellington flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Wellington specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Prices were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Mon 27/506:00CNS - WLG
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,066
Mon 27/514:35CNS - WLG
2 stops15h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,068
Mon 27/518:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,071
Mon 27/518:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,072
Mon 27/512:45CNS - WLG
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/512:20WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,426
Mon 27/512:45CNS - WLG
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/512:20WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,429

Cairns to Wellington 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Wellington in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Sun 20/1009:10CNS - WLG
2 stops19h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 11/1112:10WLG - CNS
2 stops13h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,050
Sun 20/1006:00CNS - WLG
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 11/1116:25WLG - CNS
1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,052
Sun 20/1006:35CNS - WLG
1 stop14h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 11/1112:10WLG - CNS
2 stops13h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,054
Mon 27/506:00CNS - WLG
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,066
Mon 27/514:35CNS - WLG
2 stops15h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,068
Mon 27/518:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,071
Mon 27/518:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 31/516:50WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,072
Mon 27/512:45CNS - WLG
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/512:20WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,426
Mon 27/512:45CNS - WLG
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/512:20WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,429

Find flights from Cairns to Wellington within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Wellington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.

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$1,066 - $1,429

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CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 27/5

2 stops23h 35m

Wellington

Fri 31/5

1 stop26h 30m

$1,066

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 27/5

2 stops15h 00m

Wellington

Fri 31/5

1 stop26h 30m

$1,068

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 27/5

1 stop17h 55m

Wellington

Fri 31/5

1 stop20h 25m

$1,071

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 27/5

1 stop17h 55m

Wellington

Fri 31/5

1 stop20h 25m

$1,072

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 27/5

2 stops16h 50m

Wellington

Fri 31/5

2 stops12h 15m

$1,426

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 27/5

2 stops16h 50m

Wellington

Fri 31/5

2 stops12h 15m

$1,429

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Wellington flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Wellington by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Wellington by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Wellington is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,188. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Wellington (average of $358). Flying from Cairns to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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.

January

$633

February

$582

March

$573

April

$605

May

$557

June

$665

July

$697

August

$623

September

$708

October

$618

November

$632

December

$686

Temperature and rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WLG

Temperature

9 - 17 °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 18 April 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,018 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,018 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,018 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Wellington for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Wellington for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qantas Airways for just $1,066, but on average you can expect to pay $1,187.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,066), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Wellington. Qantas Airways is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Wellington?

    Consider Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Wellington.

  • What does CNS to WLG mean?

    CNS stands for Cairns Airport, while WLG stands for Wellington Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Wellington that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Wellington flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Wellington with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Wellington flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Wellington that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Wellington offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Wellington?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Wellington flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Wellington flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Wellington flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/4.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Wellington

Discover the top 3 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 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
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