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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 15m. Find deals

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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m. Find deals

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

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $774. Find deals

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

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Cairns on Cheapflights. Find deals

How long is the flight from Wellington to Cairns?

For as low as $710, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Wellington in 17h 55m. Wellington and Cairns are separated by a distance of 3880 km.

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

Jetstar, at $596, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users have found that Jetstar is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Cairns one-way?

$287 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Emirates, with prices starting from $502 and $759, respectively.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Cairns flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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

Before booking your flight from Wellington to Cairns, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Cairns?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Cairns.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Cairns?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$287+ Cheap Flights from Wellington to Cairns

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Round-trip from	$710
One-way from	$287
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,184

Jetstar
6/11-13/11
2 total stops
35h 05m total
Wellington to Cairns

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Jetstar
7/11
1 total stop
20h 10m total
Wellington to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($222 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 September 2025.

Thu 6/1119:45WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 55mJetstar

Thu 13/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Deal found 22/9$710

Thu 6/1119:45WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:05CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/9$978

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Thu 6/1119:45WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 55mJetstar

Thu 13/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Deal found 22/9$710

Thu 6/1119:45WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:05CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/9$978

Fri 20/306:00WLG - CNS

1 stop29h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 24/306:00CNS - WLG

2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/9$1,090

Fri 20/315:55WLG - CNS

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Tue 24/309:45CNS - WLG

1 stop26h 05mJetstar

Deal found 20/9$1,039

Fri 7/1115:55WLG - CNS

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1106:00CNS - WLG

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/9$1,111

Fri 7/1115:55WLG - CNS

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Fri 14/1114:25CNS - WLG

2 stops18h 55mJetstar

Deal found 23/9$1,092

One-way flights from Wellington to Cairns
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Fri 7/1115:55WLG - CNS

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Deal found 23/9$287

Fri 7/1121:30WLG - CNS

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/9$438

Sat 7/315:55WLG - CNS

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/9$473

Sat 7/313:05WLG - CNS

2 stops10h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/9$502

Sat 3/106:05WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 45mEmirates

Deal found 22/9$759

Sat 3/113:10WLG - CNS

2 stops49h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/9$810

Sat 7/314:10WLG - CNS

3 stops26h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/9$845

Fri 7/1116:00WLG - CNS

3 stops27h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/9$1,107

Sat 3/116:00WLG - CNS

3 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/9$1,216

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Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 6/11

19:45-10:40

1 stop17h 55m

Cairns

Thu 13/11

22:55-19:05

1 stop17h 10m

$710

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 6/11

19:45-10:40

1 stop17h 55m

Cairns

Thu 13/11

12:05-07:35

2 stops16h 30m

$978

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 20/3

15:55-09:05

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

09:45-14:50

1 stop26h 05m

$1,039

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 20/3

06:00-08:35

1 stop29h 35m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

06:00-20:40

2 stops11h 40m

$1,090

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 7/11

15:55-09:05

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

Fri 14/11

14:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

$1,092

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 7/11

15:55-08:20

2 stops19h 25m

Cairns

Fri 14/11

06:00-07:05

2 stops22h 05m

$1,111

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 7/11

15:55-09:05

1 stop20h 10m

$287

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 7/11

21:30-09:05

2 stops38h 35m

$438

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 7/3

15:55-08:20

1 stop19h 25m

$473

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 7/3

13:05-21:00

2 stops10h 55m

$502

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Cairns?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CNS?

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Cairns in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Wellington to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

908 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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How long is the flight from Wellington to Cairns?
For as low as $710, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Wellington in 17h 55m. Wellington and Cairns are separated by a distance of 3880 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Cairns round-trip?
Jetstar, at $596, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users have found that Jetstar is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Cairns one-way?
$287 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Emirates, with prices starting from $502 and $759, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Cairns 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 Wellington to Cairns?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Wellington to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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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