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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $303

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Christchurch (CHC). 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 2 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$705

One-way from

$303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 36% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 December 2024.

Sat 21/1218:45CNS - CHC
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,541
Sat 21/1209:10CNS - CHC
2 stops11h 55mJetstar
Sun 5/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$1,922
Sat 21/1217:30CNS - CHC
2 stops27h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 5/118:15CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$2,397

Find flights from Cairns to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Christchurch 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 145,754 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2024.

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CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/1

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 24/1

08:30-15:05

1 stop9h 35m

$705

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 15/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 19/3

20:30-11:00

2 stops17h 30m

$816

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 15/3

12:35-23:55

1 stop8h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 20/3

09:40-22:45

3 stops16h 05m

$1,325

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 15/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$303

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 26/2

12:00-00:40

1 stop9h 40m

$523

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 23/4

06:45-07:50

2 stops23h 05m

$641

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Christchurch

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated 2 December 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
813 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
813 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
813 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

Jetstar
6.7
Okay
498 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
813 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Christchurch have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $705, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Christchurch and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,325. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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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