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Round-trip from	$434
One-way from	$209

Jetstar

Jetstar
11/8-21/8
Nonstop
10h 30m total
South Island to Cairns

Jetstar

Jetstar
30/7
Nonstop
5h 35m total
South Island to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 June 2025.

Mon 11/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 21/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 22/6$434

Tue 5/816:10ZQN - CNS

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/822:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/6$675

Wed 6/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/816:55CNS - CHC

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/6$693

Tue 5/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Tue 12/806:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop9h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/6$827

Thu 9/1013:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Tue 21/1018:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 20/6$909

Mon 11/821:00CHC - CNS

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 21/806:00CNS - CHC

2 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/6$938

Sun 17/815:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Sun 24/821:30CNS - CHC

1 stop24h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,087

Mon 28/716:45ZQN - CNS

2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 4/811:55CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/6$1,273

Wed 8/1017:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 25/1006:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,547

Mon 21/710:30CHC - CNS

2 stops26h 55mFiji Airways

Thu 31/712:25CNS - CHC

2 stops19h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,824

Best flights from South Island to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 June 2025.

Mon 11/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 21/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 22/6$434

Tue 5/816:10ZQN - CNS

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/822:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/6$675

Tue 5/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Tue 12/806:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop9h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/6$827

Mon 11/821:00CHC - CNS

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 21/806:00CNS - CHC

2 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/6$938

Sun 17/815:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Sun 24/821:30CNS - CHC

1 stop24h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,087

Wed 6/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/816:55CNS - CHC

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/6$693

Thu 9/1013:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Tue 21/1018:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 20/6$909

Mon 21/710:30CHC - CNS

2 stops26h 55mFiji Airways

Thu 31/712:25CNS - CHC

2 stops19h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,824

Mon 28/716:45ZQN - CNS

2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 4/811:55CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/6$1,273

Wed 8/1017:25ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 25/1006:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,547

Last-minute flights from South Island to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Cairns. Data last updated 23 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/708:20CHC - CNS

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 31/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/6$903

Tue 1/716:05CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 05mJetstar

Thu 31/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 22/6$940

Tue 1/720:10CHC - CNS

2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/715:35CNS - CHC

2 stops14h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/6$1,656

Thu 3/706:00CHC - CNS

2 stops15h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 9/719:40CNS - CHC

2 stops19h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/6$1,611

Wed 9/715:00CHC - CNS

2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 17/706:00CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/6$1,236

Wed 9/706:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 19/711:45CNS - CHC

1 stop10h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,469

Mon 14/707:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Sun 20/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 22/6$477

Mon 14/715:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/6$790

Mon 21/710:30CHC - CNS

2 stops26h 55mFiji Airways

Thu 31/712:25CNS - CHC

2 stops19h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/6$1,824

Mon 28/713:00ZQN - CNS

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/806:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/6$914

Mon 28/716:45ZQN - CNS

2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 4/811:55CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/6$1,273

One-way flights from South Island to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 June 2025.

Wed 30/707:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 22/6$209

Thu 23/1008:55ZQN - CNS

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/6$305

Sat 20/1219:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop26h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/6$368

Mon 11/821:00CHC - CNS

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/6$415

Thu 23/1016:50ZQN - CNS

2 stops20h 50mJetstar

Deal found 21/6$417

Mon 22/915:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/6$497

Thu 25/906:10CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/6$526

Sat 20/1218:20CHC - CNS

1 stop24h 55mEmirates

Deal found 23/6$638

Thu 23/1016:05ZQN - CNS

3 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/6$700

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Cairns that are best for you.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 11/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 21/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$434

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/8

16:10-10:40

1 stop20h 30m

Cairns

Tue 12/8

22:55-12:15

1 stop11h 20m

$675

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 6/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Wed 13/8

16:55-13:05

2 stops18h 10m

$693

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Tue 12/8

06:00-17:10

1 stop9h 10m

$827

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/10

13:40-18:45

1 stop8h 05m

Cairns

Tue 21/10

18:00-11:10

1 stop14h 10m

$909

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 11/8

21:00-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Thu 21/8

06:00-21:25

2 stops13h 25m

$938

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 17/8

15:45-23:05

1 stop9h 20m

Cairns

Sun 24/8

21:30-00:10

1 stop24h 40m

$1,087

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 28/7

16:45-10:45

2 stops20h 00m

Cairns

Mon 4/8

11:55-12:20

2 stops22h 25m

$1,273

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/10

17:25-22:50

1 stop8h 25m

Cairns

Sat 25/10

06:00-16:30

1 stop7h 30m

$1,547

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 21/7

10:30-11:25

2 stops26h 55m

Cairns

Thu 31/7

12:25-09:50

2 stops19h 25m

$1,824

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from South Island with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Cairns

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from South Island to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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 EDG to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Cairns as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from South Island to Cairns. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from South Island?
If you book a flight to Cairns from South Island, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.
How popular is this South Island to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from South Island to Cairns was viewed by 277 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Cairns one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $209. Users have also found prices from $368 and $415 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $500 for a flight from South Island to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $221 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Cairns) is currently priced at $434.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Cairns?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from South Island to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Island to Cairns

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$457	Average$621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$726	Average$1,011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$791	Average$967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$864	Average$997	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,053	Average$1,161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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