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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $507

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$591

One-way from

$507

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$910

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/4-9/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($488 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 March 2025.

Sun 27/722:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 8/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 23/3$523
Tue 1/406:00CNS - CHC
2 stops13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/407:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$757
Thu 3/409:20CNS - CHC
2 stops19h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 10/406:05CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$1,201
Mon 24/309:05CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 28/306:05CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,219
Mon 24/312:45CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 30mEmirates
Fri 4/407:10CHC - CNS
1 stop16h 45mEmirates
Deal found 23/3$1,226

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Cairns

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 6/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 9/4

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$591

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 1/4

06:00-22:15

2 stops13h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 9/4

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$757

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 3/4

09:20-07:25

2 stops19h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 10/4

06:05-22:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,201

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 27/3

09:05-00:15

1 stop12h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

06:05-22:10

1 stop19h 05m

$1,219

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 28/3

12:45-00:15

1 stop8h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 6/4

06:10-18:00

1 stop13h 50m

$1,226

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 27/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$507

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 27/4

17:20-00:20

1 stop29h 00m

$654

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 27/4

21:10-07:50

2 stops32h 40m

$799

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Deals found on 23/3

Best time to book a flight 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 $193). 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 24 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Christchurch, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $591, 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 $1,201 and $1,219, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Christchurch is generally $390, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $226. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $364 for that flight.

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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 $193). 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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