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Cheap flights from South Island to Cairns
Return
Economy
The best prices from South Island to Cairns are usually found in May or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from
South Island (CHC) to Cairns (CNS)
All the information you need to plan the best CHC to CNS flight in 2021: compare South Island to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.
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CHC - CNS Price
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$554 - $830
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CNS Temperature
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26 - 31 °C
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CNS Rainfall
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27 - 436 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop |
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Round-trip from $554 From South Island to Cairns |
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One-way from $396 One-way flight from South Island to Cairns |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from South Island to Cairns?
It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.
How far in advance should I book a flight from South Island to Cairns?
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 15% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 28 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Island to Cairns 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $695, or $761 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from South Island to Cairns?
Flights from South Island to Cairns lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Island to Cairns in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $474.
When is the cheapest time to fly from South Island to Cairns (CHC - CNS)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Island to Cairns in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
South Island to Cairns 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cairns from South Island found for this year
26 Nov - 28 Nov
$1,032pp
CHC
Christchurch
Qantas Airways
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Qantas Airways
1 STOP
CHC
Christchurch
26 Nov - 28 Nov
$1,035pp
CHC
Christchurch
Qantas Airways
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Qantas Airways
1 STOP
CHC
Christchurch
26 Nov - 28 Nov
$1,046pp
CHC
Christchurch
Qantas Airways
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Qantas Airways
1 STOP
CHC
Christchurch
One-way flights to Cairns from Cairns
The cheapest one-way flights from South Island to Cairns
12:15 - 18:10
Qantas Airways
1 stop
7h 55m
CHC - CNS
$397
Travel2Be
14:50 - 14:40
Multiple Airlines
2 stops
25h 50m
CHC - CNS
$466
Travel2Be
11:00 - 18:10
Multiple Airlines
3 stops
33h 10m
CHC - CNS
$553
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">South Island</span> to <span class="emphasized">Cairns</span> flights.
Alternative routes for South Island to Cairns
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from $935 pp
Destination information for Cairns
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from South Island to Cairns.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = $0.93
Average temperature for April in Cairns
29.0 °C
Avg rainfall for April in Cairns
208.0 mm
