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Cheapest return fare
$791
Typical prices: $1,104-$1,183
Jetstar
Thu 17/9Thu 24/9
WLG - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$340
Jetstar
Thu 22/10
WLG - CNS • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $728 (return)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Wellington and Cairns. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $859 (return)
Shortest trip • 8h 50m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Wellington to Cairns (WLG-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Wellington to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Wellington to Cairns

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Jetstar Logo
19:40 - 10:40WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
17h 00m1 stop Christchurch
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19:25 - 14:00CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
16h 35m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
$791Jetstar
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 22:25WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
8h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 14:00CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
16h 35m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
$863Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 09:05WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
40h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 14:00CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
16h 35m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
$897Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Jetstar Logo
08:15 - 09:05WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
26h 50m2 stops Christchurch Coolangatta Gold Coast
Jetstar Logo
19:25 - 14:00CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
16h 35m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
$917Jetstar
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
12:45 - 10:45WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 14:45CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
25h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$958Air New Zealand
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 22:40WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
9h 10m1 stop Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
15:40 - 15:30CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
20h 50m1 stop Brisbane
$982Qantas Airways
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 09:05WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
20h 05m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
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09:40 - 07:05CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
19h 25m2 stops Coolangatta Gold Coast Auckland Intl
$1,014Jetstar
Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:40 - 22:45WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
9h 05m1 stop Brisbane
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13:40 - 23:55CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
8h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,072Qantas Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 10:40WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
23h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Christchurch
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10:15 - 14:00CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
25h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Coolangatta Gold Coast
$1,184Jetstar
Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:40 - 22:45WLG  Wellington-CNS Cairns
9h 05m1 stop Brisbane
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21:35 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-WLG Wellington
14h 00m1 stop Melbourne
$1,205Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Wellington to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Cairns?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wellington to Cairns departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cairns from Wellington usually cost between $1,240 and $1,259 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $728 on Jetstar (17 Sept–24 Sept).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Cairns is March, where tickets cost $859 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,701 and $1,409 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$330
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Wellington to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Wellington to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Cairns?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Cairns was $330 for a one-way ticket and $728 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Wellington to Cairns?

    Wellington airport is called Wellington and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Cairns?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Wellington and Cairns.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Wellington to Cairns, Qantas Airways or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wellington to Cairns are Qantas Airways and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $1,241 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $832 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wellington to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wellington to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Wellington to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Wellington to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1079 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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Was disappointed that we couldn't use our lounge passes as the booking was a group booking.

8.0 ExcellentDiane, Jul 2026
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Was disappointed that we couldn't use our lounge passes as the booking was a group booking.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

Captains address to passengers was excellent. Knee room in seating was very uncomfortable.

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