What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Wellington is to fly which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Wellington is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $600 - $1,300.

How far is it from Cairns to Wellington?

The distance between Cairns and Wellington is 3898 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Wellington?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Cairns to Wellington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Wellington?

Wellington is 3h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 7:01 AM in Cairns and 10:01 AM in Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 493+ hotels available in Wellington.

Cairns to Wellington - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Wellington by plane or bus

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Fly to Wellington
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Wellington (WLG)plane CNS - WLG
9h 18m
$635–1,232
Fly to Palmerston, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Palmerston (PMR)plane CNS - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus
13h 48m
$408–1,613

Cairns (CNS) to Wellington (WLG) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 56mAverage Duration

$407Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,897.6 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Wellington (WLG) 3 times a day.

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