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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns from $230

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$856

One-way from

$307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,537
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 40m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 January 2025.

Sun 17/808:05CHC - CNS
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$802
Wed 23/406:20CHC - CNS
1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 28/413:35CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$931
Sun 13/408:20CHC - CNS
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Sat 26/421:30CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/1$1,091
Wed 6/806:50CHC - CNS
2 stops13h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 13/806:00CNS - CHC
2 stops11h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,260

Find flights from Christchurch to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 January 2025.

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ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 16/2

06:10-23:15

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$805

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 23/4

06:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Mon 28/4

13:35-00:20

1 stop8h 45m

$931

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 16/2

06:15-08:20

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

12:00-09:50

2 stops18h 50m

$1,055

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 28/4

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$230

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Tue 4/3

06:15-08:00

1 stop28h 45m

$367

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

15:45-23:05

1 stop9h 20m

$410

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 28/4

14:30-10:45

2 stops22h 15m

$466

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Deals found on 12/1

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Christchurch to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of $642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Cairns at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 12 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
817 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Christchurch to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Christchurch to Cairns was viewed by 115 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Cairns is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $931 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Jetstar, starting at $1,091. Qantas Airways is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Christchurch to Cairns are Jetstar ($307), Qantas Airways ($410), and Air New Zealand ($514).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $598. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Cairns) can be booked for $802 on average our data indicates $1,074 when flying from Christchurch to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of $642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Christchurch to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$586Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$784Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$928Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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