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Low Price Flights from Cairns to Wellington

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Cairns to Wellington

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Cairns to Wellington, including Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairns to Wellington according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Cairns to Wellington in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 337, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 756.

      • CNS 07:15
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        WLG 07:35
        Cairns - Wellington | Mon, Mar 16 | Qantas Airways
        WLG 08:10
        29h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:55
        Wellington - Cairns | Mon, Mar 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 756 AU$ 1,140
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 756
      • CNS 07:15
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        WLG 19:05
        Cairns - Wellington | Mon, Mar 16 | Jetstar Airways
        WLG 19:45
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:55
        Wellington - Cairns | Mon, Mar 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 786 AU$ 1,140
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 786
      • CNS 09:45
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        WLG 14:50
        Cairns - Wellington | Fri, Feb 13 | Qantas Airways
        WLG 19:45
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:55
        Wellington - Cairns | Wed, Feb 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 796 AU$ 1,140
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 796
      • CNS 07:15
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        WLG 19:05
        Cairns - Wellington | Fri, Feb 13 | Jetstar Airways
        WLG 15:35
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:05
        Wellington - Cairns | Wed, Feb 18 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 815
        28% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 815
      • CNS 11:35
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        WLG 13:30
        Cairns - Wellington | Mon, Mar 16 | Emirates
        WLG 19:45
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:55
        Wellington - Cairns | Mon, Mar 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 856
        25% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 856
      • CNS 09:15
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        WLG 23:55
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Apr 2 | Jetstar Airways
        WLG 15:40
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:45
        Wellington - Cairns | Thu, Apr 9 | Emirates
        AU$ 882
        23% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 882
      • CNS 06:40
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        WLG 23:50
        Cairns - Wellington | Sun, Feb 22 | Jetstar Airways
        WLG 06:05
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:30
        Wellington - Cairns | Thu, Feb 26 | Emirates
        AU$ 884
        22% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 884
      • CNS 06:40
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        WLG 00:05
        Cairns - Wellington | Sun, Feb 15 | Jetstar Airways
        WLG 14:35
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:45
        Wellington - Cairns | Sun, Feb 22 | Emirates
        AU$ 887
        22% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 887
      • CNS 11:10
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        WLG 23:55
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Apr 2 | Virgin Australia
        WLG 15:40
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:45
        Wellington - Cairns | Thu, Apr 9 | Emirates
        AU$ 894
        22% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 894
      • CNS 11:35
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        WLG 13:30
        Cairns - Wellington | Sun, Feb 15 | Emirates
        WLG 06:00
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:40
        Wellington - Cairns | Sun, Feb 22 | Air New Zealand
        AU$ 923
        19% off
        AU$ 1,140 AU$ 923
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        WLG Invalid Date
        Cairns - Wellington | Fri, Feb 13 | Normal Airline
        WLG 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Wellington - Cairns | Sun, Feb 15 | Normal Airline
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      • CNS 09:45
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        WLG 14:50
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Feb 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 337 AU$ 639
        47% off
        47% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 337
      • CNS 07:15
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        WLG 07:35
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Feb 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 352 AU$ 639
        45% off
        45% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 352
      • CNS 07:15
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        WLG 07:35
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Mar 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 366 AU$ 639
        43% off
        43% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 366
      • CNS 07:15
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        WLG 07:35
        Cairns - Wellington | Sun, Mar 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 404
        37% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 404
      • CNS 07:15
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        WLG 19:05
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Mar 5 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 410
        36% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 410
      • CNS 06:40
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        WLG 00:05
        Cairns - Wellington | Mon, Mar 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 450
        30% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 450
      • CNS 07:00
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        WLG 20:50
        Cairns - Wellington | Sun, Apr 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 480
        25% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 480
      • CNS 09:45
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        WLG 14:50
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Feb 19 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 490
        23% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 490
      • CNS 06:40
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        WLG 00:05
        Cairns - Wellington | Wed, Feb 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 514
        20% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 514
      • CNS 07:15
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        WLG 07:35
        Cairns - Wellington | Thu, Feb 12 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 517
        19% off
        AU$ 639 AU$ 517
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        WLG Invalid Date
        Cairns - Wellington | Fri, Feb 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Wellington are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairns to Wellington Flight Details

The distance between Cairns and Wellington is approximately 3,883.75km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 337
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 756
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,883.75km
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Cairns–Wellington route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cairns (CNS) to Wellington (WLG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 337 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to WLG on Thu, Feb 12), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 756 departing on Mon, Mar 16 and returning on Mon, Mar 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Wellington with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Wellington is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Wellington, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Feb 12, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 337.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Wellington travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Wellington is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Wellington on February 26, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 307.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Wellington, with Cairns Airport to Wellington International Airport (CNS-WLG) is by far the most common option on this route: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
  • The time difference between Wellington and Cairns is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Cairns to Wellington by air

If you are travelling from Cairns to Wellington by air or looking for Cairns to Wellington flights, you have come to the right place. Start your search for airfares by giving the travelling date above, or continue reading to find out more about the journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, how to find cheap tickets, and much more.

Cairns to Wellington airfares

The airfares for Cairns and Wellington can vary significantly. The price of an air ticket is influenced by various factors, including demand levels, selected travel dates and times, seat availability, and pricing strategies implemented by different airlines. Additionally, the fares may also be adjusted based on the travel class you choose, whether it's first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington

To obtain the cheapest Cairns to Wellington air tickets, it takes a combination of flexibility, determination, and a touch of good fortune. Here are some valuable tips to assist you in finding the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may provide more economical options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as two individual tickets can sometimes be cheaper than a round-trip.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Cairns to Wellington to potentially save on costs.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may appear out of the blue.

Airlines from Cairns to Wellington

Regrettably, direct flights from Cairns to Wellington are not available. Nevertheless, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia offers convenient connecting flight options, allowing passengers to reach Wellington from Cairns with ease.

Cairns to Wellington flight time

Since there are no direct flights available from Cairns to Wellington, the total flight time can be influenced by various factors. These include the need to pick up baggage or change terminals, whether the connecting flights depart from the same or different airports, the process of passing through border control and security lines, as well as potential flight delays. These variables may impact the overall travel duration. For accurate information, please verify flight details on the booking page.

Everything you need to know about Cairns airport

Situated in Cairns, Queensland, Cairns Airport (CNS) serves as the main gateway to the stunning Great Barrier Reef region. The airport features a modern terminal that handles both domestic and international flights, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Airlines such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar operate from CNS, providing excellent connectivity. The airport is conveniently located approximately 7 kilometers from the city center. Travelers can easily reach their destinations using options including airport shuttles, taxis, or rideshare services, which typically take around 15-20 minutes.

Arriving at Wellington airport

Wellington Airport (WLG) is located in the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington. The airport operates from a modern terminal and offers flights from various airlines, including Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Situated just 8 kilometers from the city center, travelers can reach the airport within a quick 15-minute drive by taxi or airport shuttle.

Book Cairns to Wellington flights on Trip.com to unlock extra benefits

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairns toWellington

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Cairns to Wellington?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cairns to Wellington on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Cairns to Wellington, with an average price of AU$ 337.

AU$ 249
AU$ 337
AU$ 426
AU$ 515
AU$ 603
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 337
Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand
AU$ 506
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
AU$ 603
Qantas Airways

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