Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns from $353
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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Cairns are usually found in August or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.
Tue 23/1206:20CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1211:45CNS - CHC
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,402
Best flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Wed 25/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 8/307:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$591
Wed 25/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:35CNS - CHC
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$846
Wed 25/219:50CHC - CNS
2 stops21h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/317:35CNS - CHC
2 stops22h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$978
Fri 16/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Fri 23/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$770
Sat 17/106:20CHC - CNS
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$954
Thu 23/406:10CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/409:40CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$955
Fri 13/308:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Mon 16/319:30CNS - CHC
1 stop18h 50mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$961
Sat 17/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$981
Direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Fri 20/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Thu 26/207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$538
Mon 16/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Thu 26/207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$603
Wed 18/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Thu 26/207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$681
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 23/1206:20CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1211:45CNS - CHC
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,402
Fri 2/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Mon 5/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$1,150
Fri 2/106:05CHC - CNS
1 stop13h 45mEmirates
Mon 5/115:35CNS - CHC
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$1,357
Fri 2/106:15CHC - CNS
2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 5/117:35CNS - CHC
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,612
Fri 16/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Fri 23/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$770
Fri 16/116:20CHC - CNS
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/123:55CNS - CHC
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,035
Fri 16/120:10CHC - CNS
2 stops20h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 23/106:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$1,211
Sat 17/106:20CHC - CNS
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$954
Sat 17/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$981
One-way flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Mon 12/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$353
Wed 24/1208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$400
Wed 14/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$429
Thu 15/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop7h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$433
Sat 21/216:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$476
Mon 5/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$486
Fri 6/215:45CHC - CNS
1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$497
Sat 7/306:20CHC - CNS
1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$509
Tue 13/106:20CHC - CNS
1 stop13h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$521
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS). 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 4 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Cairns 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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Fly from
Christchurch
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Cairns
Route
Departure
Return
Price
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
Cairns
Sun 8/3
07:15-15:10
Nonstop4h 55m
$591
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Fri 16/1
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
Cairns
Fri 23/1
09:45-00:05
1 stop11h 20m
$770
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
Cairns
Sun 8/3
11:35-00:10
1 stop9h 35m
$846
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Sat 17/1
06:20-14:05
1 stop10h 45m
Cairns
Sat 24/1
09:45-00:05
1 stop11h 20m
$954
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Thu 23/4
06:10-23:05
1 stop18h 55m
Cairns
Mon 27/4
09:40-00:05
1 stop12h 25m
$955
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Fri 13/3
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
Cairns
Mon 16/3
19:30-17:20
1 stop18h 50m
$961
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
19:50-14:05
2 stops21h 15m
Cairns
Sun 8/3
17:35-18:55
2 stops22h 20m
$978
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Sat 17/1
16:10-09:05
1 stop19h 55m
Cairns
Sat 24/1
09:45-07:35
2 stops18h 50m
$981
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Mon 12/1
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
$353
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Wed 24/12
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
$400
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $245). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in March is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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 CHC to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Cairns in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
How often are flights from Christchurch to Cairns delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Christchurch to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Christchurch to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $978.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 27m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 35m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to Cairns, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
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How popular is this Christchurch to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from Christchurch to Cairns was viewed by 305 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
A quick flight from Christchurch to Cairns can take about 5h 35m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $591. There are 3883 km between Christchurch and Cairns. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Cairns round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Christchurch to Cairns is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $307 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $670 and $991 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $199. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Cairns) can be booked for $733 on average, our data indicates $856 when flying from Christchurch to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Cairns?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $245). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in March is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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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