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Round-trip from	$429
One-way from	$205

Jetstar

Jetstar
4/4-10/4
Nonstop
10h 30m total
South Island to Cairns

Jetstar

Jetstar
7/4
Nonstop
5h 35m total
South Island to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2025.

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 12/3$429

Wed 7/507:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/513:50CNS - CHC

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3$715

Sat 3/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Sat 7/606:45CNS - ZQN

1 stop26h 25mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$736

Sat 3/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$763

Wed 30/416:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/3$831

Wed 23/705:45CHC - CNS

2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 30/715:35CNS - CHC

1 stop7h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/3$1,001

Wed 30/706:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 45mEmirates

Sat 9/818:40CNS - CHC

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/3$1,144

Wed 30/409:40CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 5/517:35CNS - CHC

2 stops22h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/3$1,191

Fri 2/511:25ZQN - CNS

2 stops23h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 8/515:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/3$1,331

Mon 13/1007:05ZQN - CNS

2 stops12h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1018:40CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/3$1,469

Thu 1/515:20ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 15mEmirates

Fri 13/612:15CNS - ZQN

1 stop22h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/3$1,587

Best flights from South Island to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 12/3$429

Wed 7/507:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/513:50CNS - CHC

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3$715

Wed 30/416:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/3$831

Wed 23/705:45CHC - CNS

2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 30/715:35CNS - CHC

1 stop7h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/3$1,001

Wed 30/706:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 45mEmirates

Sat 9/818:40CNS - CHC

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/3$1,144

Wed 30/409:40CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 5/517:35CNS - CHC

2 stops22h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/3$1,191

Sat 3/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Sat 7/606:45CNS - ZQN

1 stop26h 25mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$736

Sat 3/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$763

Fri 2/511:25ZQN - CNS

2 stops23h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 8/515:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/3$1,331

Thu 1/515:20ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 15mEmirates

Fri 13/612:15CNS - ZQN

1 stop22h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/3$1,587

Sun 27/416:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 7/615:35CNS - ZQN

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/3$1,847

Last-minute flights from South Island to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Cairns. Data last updated 13 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/413:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Sat 5/418:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop15h 10mJetstar

Deal found 12/3$794

Tue 1/420:25ZQN - CNS

2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 5/411:15CNS - ZQN

3 stops21h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/3$1,744

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 12/3$429

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/416:55CNS - CHC

2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3$724

Sun 27/416:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 7/615:35CNS - ZQN

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/3$1,847

Sun 27/416:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 25mEmirates

Fri 13/614:25CNS - ZQN

1 stop23h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/3$1,938

Wed 30/416:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/3$831

Wed 30/416:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/619:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$843

Wed 30/409:40CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 5/517:35CNS - CHC

2 stops22h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/3$1,191

One-way flights from South Island to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

Mon 7/407:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 13/3$205

Thu 20/313:35ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Deal found 11/3$357

Tue 8/418:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/3$381

Fri 30/508:00CHC - CNS

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3$402

Thu 10/418:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$464

Wed 21/509:25CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/3$534

Fri 13/611:25ZQN - CNS

3 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/3$614

Tue 8/413:00ZQN - CNS

3 stops24h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/3$866

Sat 5/415:25ZQN - CNS

3 stops29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/3$1,816

Find flights from South Island to Cairns within your budget

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 10/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$429

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 7/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 17/5

13:50-21:15

2 stops29h 25m

$715

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/5

12:40-09:10

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Sat 7/6

06:45-11:10

1 stop26h 25m

$736

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/5

12:40-09:10

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$763

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/4

16:30-23:35

1 stop9h 05m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$831

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 23/7

05:45-16:40

2 stops12h 55m

Cairns

Wed 30/7

15:35-00:45

1 stop7h 10m

$1,001

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 30/7

06:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

18:40-00:20

1 stop27h 40m

$1,144

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 30/4

09:40-23:05

2 stops15h 25m

Cairns

Mon 5/5

17:35-17:35

2 stops22h 00m

$1,191

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/5

11:25-08:35

2 stops23h 10m

Cairns

Thu 8/5

15:35-08:35

2 stops15h 00m

$1,331

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/5

15:20-11:35

1 stop22h 15m

Cairns

Fri 13/6

12:15-12:40

1 stop22h 25m

$1,587

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Cairns

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Cairns

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from South Island to Cairns in December 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 EDG to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Cairns as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cairns 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia from South Island to Cairns. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

7.4

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

6.6

Okay

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from South Island?
If you book a flight to Cairns from South Island, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.
How popular is this South Island to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from South Island to Cairns was viewed by 175 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 to fly from South Island to Cairns one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $205. Users have also found prices from $381 and $534 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $576 for a flight from South Island to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $238 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Cairns) is currently priced at $429.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Cairns?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from South Island to Cairns in December 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 4 airlines flying from South Island to Cairns

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$549	Average$699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$757	Average$1,077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$814	Average$906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$903	Average$1,219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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