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Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport are updated daily.

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As of March 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Wellington Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wellington Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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21:40 - 14:00

CNS

WLG

38h 20m

2 stops

15:55 - 23:20

WLG

CNS

9h 25m

1 stop

$936Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 26 Jun

16:55 - 14:45

CNS

WLG

19h 50m

1 stop

15:55 - 23:20

WLG

CNS

9h 25m

1 stop

$1,014Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 26 Jun

11:20 - 14:40

CNS

WLG

25h 20m

1 stop

15:40 - 10:35

WLG

CNS

20h 55m

1 stop

$1,039Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

09:25 - 14:40

CNS

WLG

27h 15m

1 stop

15:40 - 10:35

WLG

CNS

20h 55m

1 stop

$1,044Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

21:40 - 20:35

CNS

WLG

20h 55m

2 stops

15:40 - 10:35

WLG

CNS

20h 55m

1 stop

$1,068Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

21:40 - 18:35

CNS

WLG

18h 55m

2 stops

15:40 - 10:35

WLG

CNS

20h 55m

1 stop

$1,071Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

21:40 - 19:35

CNS

WLG

19h 55m

2 stops

08:15 - 22:45

WLG

CNS

16h 30m

2 stops

$1,098Qantas Airways

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 26 Jun

21:40 - 13:35

CNS

WLG

13h 55m

1 stop

14:35 - 22:40

WLG

CNS

10h 05m

1 stop

$1,099Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

21:40 - 17:10

CNS

WLG

17h 30m

2 stops

14:35 - 22:40

WLG

CNS

10h 05m

1 stop

$1,107Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

21:40 - 13:35

CNS

WLG

13h 55m

1 stop

07:40 - 22:40

WLG

CNS

17h 00m

2 stops

$1,108Qantas Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Wellington

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Wellington flight tickets

Qantas Airways

1 Sept

CNS11:20Cairns

25h 20m

1 stop

WLG14:40Wellington

5 Sept

WLG15:40Wellington

20h 55m

1 stop

CNS10:35Cairns

$1,039

Qantas Airways

1 Sept

CNS09:25Cairns

27h 15m

1 stop

WLG14:40Wellington

5 Sept

WLG15:40Wellington

20h 55m

1 stop

CNS10:35Cairns

$1,044

Qantas Airways

1 Sept

CNS21:40Cairns

20h 55m

2 stops

WLG20:35Wellington

5 Sept

WLG15:40Wellington

20h 55m

1 stop

CNS10:35Cairns

$1,068

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CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 29/5

21:40-14:00

2 stops38h 20m

Wellington

Fri 26/6

15:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$936

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 29/5

16:55-14:45

1 stop19h 50m

Wellington

Fri 26/6

15:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$1,014

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 1/9

11:20-14:40

1 stop25h 20m

Wellington

Sat 5/9

15:40-10:35

1 stop20h 55m

$1,039

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 1/9

09:25-14:40

1 stop27h 15m

Wellington

Sat 5/9

15:40-10:35

1 stop20h 55m

$1,044

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 1/9

21:40-20:35

2 stops20h 55m

Wellington

Sat 5/9

15:40-10:35

1 stop20h 55m

$1,068

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 1/9

21:40-18:35

2 stops18h 55m

Wellington

Sat 5/9

15:40-10:35

1 stop20h 55m

$1,071

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 29/5

21:40-19:35

2 stops19h 55m

Wellington

Fri 26/6

08:15-22:45

2 stops16h 30m

$1,098

Fastest return journey

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 1/9

21:40-13:35

1 stop13h 55m

Wellington

Sat 5/9

14:35-22:40

1 stop10h 05m

$1,099

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 1/9

21:40-17:10

2 stops17h 30m

Wellington

Sat 5/9

14:35-22:40

1 stop10h 05m

$1,107

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 1/9

21:40-13:35

1 stop13h 55m

Wellington

Sat 5/9

07:40-22:40

2 stops17h 00m

$1,108

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Wellington

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to Wellington?

Jetstar and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to Wellington

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Fastest flight time	25h 20m
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The fastest flight from Cairns to Wellington takes 25h 20m

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Wellington. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Wellington.

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How far is Cairns to Wellington by plane?
The distance between Cairns and Wellington is about 3870.9 km. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport?
As of March 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Wellington Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Wellington Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wellington Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Wellington?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cairns to Wellington is Jetstar, representing 65% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Qantas Airways at 35%.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Wellington

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Jetstar	PriceFrom $468	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 532 reviews		Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $913	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,009 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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