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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $435

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
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 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$517

One-way from

$435

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,086
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/4-21/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($430 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 19 February 2025.

Thu 17/422:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 21/407:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 18/2$517
Thu 17/415:35CNS - CHC
2 stops28h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 21/408:05CHC - CNS
1 stop28h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$1,363
Thu 17/411:45CNS - CHC
3 stops18h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 21/409:40CHC - CNS
2 stops15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$2,623

Find flights from Cairns to Christchurch within your budget

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 17/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 21/4

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$517

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 17/4

15:35-22:10

2 stops28h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 21/4

08:05-10:45

1 stop28h 40m

$1,363

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 17/4

11:45-07:50

3 stops18h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 21/4

09:40-22:50

2 stops15h 10m

$2,623

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 3/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$435

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 8/4

11:55-22:40

1 stop8h 45m

$552

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 17/3

06:00-00:40

1 stop15h 40m

$561

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/2

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 $194). 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 19 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

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
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

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
7.4
Good
817 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

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
444 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

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 Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Christchurch have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $517, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Christchurch and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,363 and $2,623, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 51% 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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch 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 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 $194). 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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