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Flights from Wollongong to Cairns

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Flight Duration4 h and 25 mFlights between Wollongong and Cairns take, on average, 4 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportIllawarraWhen flying from Wollongong to Cairns
Destination airportCairns AirportFor the route from Wollongong to Cairns
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Wollongong to Cairns
One-way average Price£287The average price for a flight Wollongong - Cairns at Opodo is £287, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Cairns when departing from Wollongong
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Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 1,250 mi
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Cairns airports
Cairns Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Wollongong to Cairns flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Wollongong to Cairns (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Wollongong–Cairns route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)

The weather in Cairns

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cairns, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 17ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: August
  • Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Wollongong to Cairns

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Wollongong to Cairns:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cairns. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Wollongong to Cairns

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Wollongong to Cairns?
When you fly from Wollongong to Cairns the average price is £287. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Wollongong to Cairns at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Wollongong to Cairns. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
How long does the flight take to go from Wollongong to Cairns?
The total flight time between Wollongong and Cairns is of around 4 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,250.43 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cairns compared to Wollongong?
While in Wollongong temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, Cairns can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 22º ºC in Cairns, compared to the 14º ºC average in Wollongong.

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