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Wellington Cairns
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Thu, 27 Feb WLG - CNS
399$ 374$
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Sat, 08 Mar WLG - CNS
419$ 394$
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Mon, 31 Mar WLG - CNS
437$ 409$
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Thu, 20 Mar WLG - CNS
458$ 430$
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Thu, 24 Apr WLG - CNS
513$ 482$
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Mon, 21 Apr WLG - CNS
537$ 504$
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
30% Trains are 30% more expensive in Cairns than in Wellington.
Wellington 4.25$
Cairns 5.53$
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
3% A meal in Cairns is 3% cheaper than a meal in Wellington.
Wellington 25$
Cairns 24.32$
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 0.91 AUD
1 AUD = 1.11 NZD
Last checked on 07 February 2025
Distance: 3873 kms
Wellington airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG) How far from city centre: 6 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Wellington to Cairns

Is it safe to travel from Wellington to Cairns during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Wellington to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Wellington to Cairns is 374$. At eDreams 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 Cairns more expensive than Wellington to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 11.05 NZD, 178% more expensive than Wellington, with a fare of $ 3.98 NZD, while train tickets cost 30% more at Cairns: $ 5.53 NZD versus $ 4.25 NZD at Wellington. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 24.32 NZD euros in Cairns, 3% less than the 25.00 NZD euros in Wellington. The price of the coffee is around 14% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.63 NZD , while in Wellington the coffee costs 5.81 NZD.
How long does the flight from Wellington to Cairns take?
Flight length from Wellington to Cairns is around 06:17 hours on average, at an average distance of 3,906 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Wellington and Cairns?
The main route from Wellington to Cairns is: Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). The following airlines fly this route: Emirates.

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