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Flights from Wellington to Cairns – Airlines & connecting routes

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WLG to CNS flights and routes map WLG to CNS – All flight route options from Wellington International, New Zealand to Cairns International, Australia. These flights are operated by 6 different airlines through 3 different connections. The shortest flight time is 8 hours and 55 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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New Zealand WLG Wellington Wellington, New Zealand
Australia CNS Cairns , QL, Australia
WLG
Wellington
New ZealandWellington, New Zealand
Cairns
AustraliaCairns, QL, Australia
CNS
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Qantas.

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9h 15m

Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Qantas.
9h 15m
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Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas.

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9h 30m

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas.
9h 30m
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Sydney SYD With China Eastern Airlines & Air France
CODESHARE

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8h 55m

Via Sydney SYD
8h 55m
With China Eastern Airlines & Air France
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Via Melbourne MEL 1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
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9h 05m

Via Melbourne MEL
9h 05m
1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE
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Via Brisbane BNE 1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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9h 40m

Via Brisbane BNE
9h 40m
1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
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Wellington to Cairns flights

With over 196 flights every week and 3 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Cairns from Wellington you will be doing a stopover in Sydney, Melbourne or any other of the 3 alternatives with flight connections.

Are there any non-stop flights from WLG to CNS?

There are no direct or non-stop flights from Wellington International, WLG to Cairns International, CNS.

Wellington to Cairns with Qantas

If you choose to fly with Qantas from Wellington to Cairns you can make a transit either via Brisbane or via Sydney. The route via Brisbane is 15 minutes faster. Qantas is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

Distance & flight times: Wellington International to Cairns International

The shortest flight time between WLG and CNS is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
SYD Sydney8h 55m2h 0m2623 miles (4220 km)
MEL Melbourne9h 5m1h 40m3062 miles (4927 km)
BNE Brisbane9h 40m3h 5m2438 miles (3923 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.WLG-CNS flight routesWellington to Cairns flight routes illustrated on a map.
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From Wellington to Australia

Below is a list of other destinations to Australia from Wellington International with either direct flights or 1 stop connections.

From New Zealand to Cairns

Below is a list of other cities in New Zealand with flights to Cairns with either non-stop or connecting flights.

The fastest way to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Cairns (CNS) is via Sydney and it will take about 8 hours and 55 minutes. The second fastest route is via Melbourne and will take 9 hours and 5 minutes.

You can fly with China Eastern Airlines, Air France or Air New Zealand from Wellington to Cairns.

The flight time between Wellington (WLG) and Cairns International (CNS) via Kingsford Smith International Airport, SYD is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

No. But you can still purchase a 1 stop flight via Sydney, Melbourne or any other route to Cairns (CNS).

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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