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Last minute flights from Cairns to Wellington

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Cairns Wellington
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Wed., 11 Dec. CNS - WLG
Wed., 01 Jan. WLG - CNS
$1377 $1323
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Thu., 16 Jan. CNS - WLG
$362 $344
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Mon., 02 Dec. CNS - WLG
Sun., 15 Dec. WLG - CNS
$931 $903
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Cairns Wellington
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Sun., 01 Dec. CNS - WLG
Wed., 01 Jan. WLG - CNS
$1270 $1231
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Cairns Wellington
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Mon., 16 Dec. CNS - WLG
Mon., 16 Dec. WLG - CNS
$1492 $1443
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Thu., 19 Dec. CNS - WLG
Sat., 28 Dec. WLG - CNS
$1917 $1905
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
28% Trains in Wellington are 28% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns $5
Wellington $3.58
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
5% A meal in Wellington is 5% cheaper than a meal in Cairns.
Cairns $23.5
Wellington $22.37
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.11 NZD
1 NZD = 0.91 AUD
Last checked on 21 November 2024
Distance: 3873 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms
Wellington airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG) How far from city centre: 6 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Wellington

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Wellington?
The total flight time between Cairns and Wellington is of around 05:56 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,053 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Wellington at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Wellington is $344. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Wellington expensive to visit compared to Cairns?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Wellington costs an average of 4.03 AUD, 60% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD, while train tickets costs 28% less in Wellington: 3.58 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 22.37 AUD in Wellington, 5% less than the 23.50 AUD in Cairns. The price of the coffee is around 18% cheaper in Wellington, with an average of 5.11 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.25 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Wellington?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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