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

Jetstar, at $751, 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 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

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.

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

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 37% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Wellington. Prices for March average $1,120 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $777. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

$326+ Flights from Wellington to Cairns

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Cairns

Round-trip from	$751
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$922

Jetstar
5/4-12/4
3 total stops
37h 05m total
Wellington to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 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 21 February 2025.

Sat 5/421:10WLG - CNS

2 stops23h 00mJetstar

Sat 12/419:25CNS - WLG

1 stop14h 05mJetstar

Deal found 21/2$751

Sat 5/416:00WLG - CNS

1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/419:25CNS - WLG

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$856

Mon 5/517:15WLG - CNS

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 12/515:35CNS - WLG

2 stops13h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$1,053

Mon 5/508:30WLG - CNS

2 stops16h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 12/512:15CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,274

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Sat 5/421:10WLG - CNS

2 stops23h 00mJetstar

Sat 12/419:25CNS - WLG

1 stop14h 05mJetstar

Deal found 21/2$751

Sat 5/416:00WLG - CNS

1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/419:25CNS - WLG

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$856

Mon 5/517:15WLG - CNS

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 12/515:35CNS - WLG

2 stops13h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$1,053

Mon 5/508:30WLG - CNS

2 stops16h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 12/512:15CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,274

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Cairns. Data last updated 21 February 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 2/306:00WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 4/312:35CNS - WLG

1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2$1,400

Sun 2/312:30WLG - CNS

2 stops13h 15mQantas Airways

Tue 4/312:00CNS - WLG

2 stops16h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/2$1,537

Mon 3/306:00WLG - CNS

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/316:05CNS - WLG

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$873

Mon 3/318:05WLG - CNS

2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/318:40CNS - WLG

3 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/2$2,153

Wed 19/316:00WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/316:05CNS - WLG

2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$739

Wed 19/319:10WLG - CNS

2 stops25h 00mJetstar

Wed 26/316:05CNS - WLG

2 stops22h 00mJetstar

Deal found 19/2$811

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

16:00-21:20

1 stop8h 20m

Cairns

Wed 26/3

16:05-07:50

2 stops12h 45m

$739

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 5/4

21:10-17:10

2 stops23h 00m

Cairns

Sat 12/4

19:25-11:30

1 stop14h 05m

$760

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/5

07:30-10:45

1 stop29h 15m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

15:35-11:35

2 stops18h 00m

$1,049

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/5

08:30-23:05

2 stops16h 35m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

12:15-07:05

2 stops16h 50m

$1,274

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

16:00-21:20

1 stop8h 20m

$326

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

21:05-17:10

2 stops23h 05m

$331

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 13/6

21:10-10:45

1 stop15h 35m

$436

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Cairns

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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.

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.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

To help decide which airline to fly from Wellington to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

814 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

444 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Cairns round-trip?
Jetstar, at $751, 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 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$753	Average$1,204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$817	Average$923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$817	Average$1,106	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Find flights from Wellington to Cairns within your budget

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Wellington with our price prediction graph.

Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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Temperature in Cairns by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

To help decide which airline to fly from Wellington to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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