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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $480

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 12 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$879

One-way from

$480

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,203
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/2-17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
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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 12 January 2025.

Mon 10/209:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Mon 17/220:30CHC - CNS
2 stops27h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/1$879
Mon 10/209:05CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/206:20CHC - CNS
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$897
Mon 10/218:45CNS - CHC
2 stops22h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 17/220:30CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,084

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CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 10/2

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 17/2

20:30-20:55

2 stops27h 25m

$879

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 10/2

09:05-00:15

1 stop12h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 17/2

06:20-17:10

1 stop13h 50m

$897

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 10/2

18:45-19:55

2 stops22h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 17/2

20:30-17:10

2 stops23h 40m

$1,084

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 21/5

06:00-14:35

2 stops30h 35m

$480

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 18/2

06:40-23:55

1 stop14h 15m

$498

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 31/1

12:45-00:15

1 stop8h 30m

$527

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 12/2

12:45-07:25

2 stops15h 40m

$606

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Deals found on 11/1

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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 12 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.0
Very Good
480 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.0
Very Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.0
Very Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

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 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 $879, 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 $1,084. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $480 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $527 and Air New Zealand from $606 one-way.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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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