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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Cairns is to car ferry and fly which costs $370 - $1,200 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Cairns is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $410 - $1,600.

How far is it from Wellington to Cairns?

The distance between Wellington and Cairns is 3896 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Wellington to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Cairns?

Cairns is 3h behind Wellington. It is currently 5:40 PM in Wellington and 2:40 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Cairns.

Wellington to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

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

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Fly from Wellington
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Cairns (CNS)plane WLG - CNS
11h 6m
$417–1,509
Car ferry to Woodbourne Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BHE - CNS
17h 35m
$375–1,205

Wellington (WLG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

26Weekly Planes

10h 41mAverage Duration

$410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,896.1 km
Duration: 11h 6m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Wellington (WLG) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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