Return
One Way
Multi-City/Layover

I need to travel on this date
I just want the lowest fare

Search for Flights

Compare

Other Sites
Expedia
Expedia

Cheap Flights from Cairns to Wellington

Filter

Depart

Return

Find Flights

JQ,NZ Return flights from $548

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$548

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$581

JQ,NZ,VA Return flights from $578

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$578

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$603

JQ,NZ,VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,107

EK,JQ,VA Return flights from $583

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$583

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$633

EK,JQ,VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,222

JQ Return flights from $585

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$585

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Sat 14 Aug^$692

JQShow more Flights

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Sat 21 Aug^$692

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Mon 30 Aug^$692

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Tue 31 Aug^$692

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$692

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Mon 23 Aug^$692

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Sat 28 Aug^$692

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Thu 19 Aug^$699

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Thu 26 Aug^$699

Dep.art Sat 21 AugRet.urn Tue 31 Aug^$706

Dep.art Thu 12 AugRet.urn Mon 23 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 14 AugRet.urn Tue 31 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Sat 14 Aug^$706

Dep.art Thu 19 AugRet.urn Mon 23 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 14 AugRet.urn Sat 28 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 27 JulRet.urn Sat 21 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Sun 29 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Sun 15 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 23 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Tue 31 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Tue 24 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 27 JulRet.urn Mon 30 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 21 AugRet.urn Mon 23 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Fri 13 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 17 AugRet.urn Sat 21 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 21 AugRet.urn Sat 28 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Fri 27 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 17 AugRet.urn Mon 23 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Thu 12 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Wed 18 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 17 AugRet.urn Mon 30 Aug^$706

Dep.art Thu 19 AugRet.urn Sat 21 Aug^$706

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 09 Aug^$706

Dep.art Thu 12 AugRet.urn Sat 21 Aug^$706

Dep.art Thu 19 AugRet.urn Mon 30 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 10 AugRet.urn Sun 22 Aug^$706

Dep.art Thu 12 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$706

Dep.art Tue 27 JulRet.urn Sat 28 Aug^$706

JQ,VA Return flights from $590

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$590

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$609

JQ,VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,350

JQ,NZ,QF Return flights from $605

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$605

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$622

JQ,NZ,QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,039

NZ Return flights from $614

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$614

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$614

NZShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,552

JQ,QF Return flights from $619

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$619

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$665

JQ,QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$860

EK,JQ Return flights from $626

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$626

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$645

EK,JQShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,245

NZ,QF Return flights from $651

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$651

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$668

NZ,QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,042

EK,JQ,QF Return flights from $674

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$674

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$704

EK,JQ,QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,141

JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $676

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$676

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$763

JQ,QF,VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$907

EK,JQ,NZ,VA Return flights from $685

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$685

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$704

EK,NZ,QF Return flights from $698

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$698

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$713

EK,NZ,QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$1,483

JQ,NZ,QF,VA Return flights from $699

Dep.art Sat 22 MayRet.urn Wed 02 Jun^$699

Dep.art Sat 07 AugRet.urn Mon 16 Aug^$710

JQ,NZ,QF,VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Wed 04 NovRet.urn Wed 11 Nov^$988

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

Do you need to catch a flight to Cairns? Check out our domestic flights to Cairns. If Cairns is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Wellington from United States (USA) and flights to New Zealand. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Cairns

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Wellington

Return fares from Cairns to Wellington by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Nov 2026

$628

Dec 2026

$750

Apr 2027

$719

May 2027

$462

Jun 2027

$494

Aug 2027

$660

The cheapest month to fly to Wellington is May 2027, with return fares from $462 — 38% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $750).

When Should You Fly to Wellington?

Based on the fares we've tracked, May is typically the cheapest month to fly to Wellington, with return fares from $462. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $750 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Wellington average around $618. If you can travel in the off-peak months of May, June and November, you'll generally pay up to 25% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Cairns to Wellington Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Wellington return airfares.

November 2026

$628

December 2026

$750

April 2027

$719

May 2027

$462

June 2027

$494

August 2027

$660

Average Cairns to Wellington Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Wellington return airfares.

November 2026

$895

December 2026

$832

April 2027

$812

May 2027

$772

June 2027

$767

July 2027

$826

August 2027

$804

How I Want That Flight can help you

What's the benefit of using I Want That Flight for my Cairns to Wellington flight?

Think of us as your personal shortcut to a great deal. Instead of you opening fifty different tabs, we instantly cross-check rates across heaps of airlines and booking sites to score you the sweet spot on pricing. Millions of holidaymakers count on us every year to get them airborne, so you're running with a pretty savvy crowd.

Can you sort me out with direct flights from Cairns to Wellington?

100%. As soon as the page finishes loading your options, hit the "Direct" filter. The layovers will vanish, leaving you with only the non-stop routes.

How does I Want That Flight find me the best Cairns to Wellington flights?

Once you punch your details into our search tool, we unlock all kinds of handy tricks to map out your journey. We’ll map out the most budget-friendly calendar dates and takeoff slots, and let you slice and dice the data until you pinpoint the exact itinerary that works for you.

I'm still in the planning phase. Can you ping me if Cairns to Wellington fares drop?

No worries at all. Just kick off a quick search, drop your email into our price tracker, and we’ll send a heads-up straight to your inbox the moment the price drops.

Popular Destinations

Flights to Sydney Flights to Las Vegas Flights to Brisbane Flights to New York Flights to Melbourne Flights to San Francisco Flights to Boston Flights to Bozeman