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 October 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.

$539 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Wellington in 2026/27

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06:40 - 16:40CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

31h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hamilton

16:40 - 09:05WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

19h 25m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

$985Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

06:40 - 23:30CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

13h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

16:40 - 09:05WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

19h 25m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast

$1,031Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

11:15 - 06:50CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

16h 35m2 stops Brisbane Christchurch

20:55 - 16:55WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

23h 00m2 stops Christchurch Brisbane

$1,099Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

13:55 - 08:05CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

15h 10m2 stops Brisbane Christchurch

16:05 - 08:30WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

19h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$1,132Air New Zealand

Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

11:15 - 08:05CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

17h 50m2 stops Brisbane Christchurch

16:05 - 14:55WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

25h 50m1 stop Brisbane

$1,138Air New Zealand

Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

13:55 - 08:05CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

15h 10m2 stops Brisbane Christchurch

16:05 - 08:30WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

19h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$1,145Air New Zealand

Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

11:40 - 13:30CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

22h 50m1 stop Melbourne

16:30 - 22:40WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

9h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$1,159Emirates

Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

11:40 - 13:30CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

22h 50m1 stop Melbourne

16:30 - 22:40WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

9h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$1,160Emirates

Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

15:40 - 15:30CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

20h 50m1 stop Brisbane

16:30 - 09:00WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

19h 30m1 stop Brisbane

$1,172Qantas Airways

Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

09:15 - 15:30CNS Cairns-WLG Wellington

27h 15m1 stop Brisbane

20:05 - 10:55WLG Wellington-CNS Cairns

17h 50m1 stop Melbourne

$1,176Qantas Airways

Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

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Emirates flights from Cairns to Wellington

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Emirates

20 Feb

CNS11:40Cairns

22h 50m

1 stop

WLG13:30Wellington

24 Feb

WLG16:30Wellington

9h 10m

1 stop

CNS22:40Cairns

$1,159

Emirates

20 Feb

CNS11:40Cairns

22h 50m

1 stop

WLG13:30Wellington

24 Feb

WLG16:30Wellington

9h 10m

1 stop

CNS22:40Cairns

$1,160

Emirates

20 Feb

CNS11:40Cairns

22h 50m

1 stop

WLG13:30Wellington

24 Feb

WLG16:30Wellington

9h 10m

1 stop

CNS22:40Cairns

$1,162

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Wellington

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Wellington flight tickets

Qantas Airways

11 Jan

CNS15:40Cairns

20h 50m

1 stop

WLG15:30Wellington

18 Jan

WLG16:30Wellington

19h 30m

1 stop

CNS09:00Cairns

$1,172

Qantas Airways

11 Jan

CNS09:15Cairns

27h 15m

1 stop

WLG15:30Wellington

18 Jan

WLG20:05Wellington

17h 50m

1 stop

CNS10:55Cairns

$1,176

Qantas Airways

11 Jan

CNS06:50Cairns

14h 00m

1 stop

WLG23:50Wellington

18 Jan

WLG16:00Wellington

9h 35m

1 stop

CNS22:35Cairns

$1,182

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CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 27/11

06:40-16:40

2 stops31h 00m

Wellington

Fri 4/12

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

$985

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 27/11

06:40-23:30

1 stop13h 50m

Wellington

Fri 4/12

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

$1,031

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Fri 27/11

11:15-06:50

2 stops16h 35m

Wellington

Fri 4/12

20:55-16:55

2 stops23h 00m

$1,099

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 11/1

13:55-08:05

2 stops15h 10m

Wellington

Mon 18/1

16:05-08:30

1 stop19h 25m

$1,132

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 11/1

11:15-08:05

2 stops17h 50m

Wellington

Mon 18/1

16:05-14:55

1 stop25h 50m

$1,138

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 11/1

13:55-08:05

2 stops15h 10m

Wellington

Mon 18/1

16:05-08:30

1 stop19h 25m

$1,145

Fastest return journey

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 20/2

11:40-13:30

1 stop22h 50m

Wellington

Wed 24/2

16:30-22:40

1 stop9h 10m

$1,159

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 20/2

11:40-13:30

1 stop22h 50m

Wellington

Wed 24/2

16:30-22:40

1 stop9h 10m

$1,160

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 11/1

15:40-15:30

1 stop20h 50m

Wellington

Mon 18/1

16:30-09:00

1 stop19h 30m

$1,172

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 11/1

09:15-15:30

1 stop27h 15m

Wellington

Mon 18/1

20:05-10:55

1 stop17h 50m

$1,176

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

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

When to book flights from Cairns to Wellington

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Best price found	$539
Fastest flight time	14h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Wellington from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $539. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $985.

The fastest flight from Cairns to Wellington takes 14h 00m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Wellington

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 14h 00m.
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 October 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 67% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Qantas Airways at 33%.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Wellington

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Jetstar	PriceFrom $466	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 576 reviews		Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,041	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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