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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $257

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$599

One-way from

$257

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$531

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/7-4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 15 June 2025.

Mon 28/709:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Mon 4/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/6$599
Tue 29/721:30CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/805:45CHC - CNS
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$926
Sun 14/1207:35CNS - CHC
1 stop13h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1206:05CHC - CNS
1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/6$1,097
Mon 15/1212:45CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 30mEmirates
Tue 23/1206:05CHC - CNS
1 stop9h 00mEmirates
Deal found 14/6$1,105
Tue 16/1211:45CNS - CHC
1 stop9h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 23/1205:45CHC - CNS
2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/6$1,364

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

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Cairns

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 28/7

09:45-00:10

1 stop12h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$599

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 27/7

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

06:10-08:25

1 stop28h 15m

$754

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 28/7

06:00-21:15

3 stops13h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

10:30-22:50

2 stops14h 20m

$1,485

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$257

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 9/9

11:55-07:25

1 stop17h 30m

$551

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 26/11

11:40-00:05

1 stop9h 25m

$564

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/10

20:30-00:10

1 stop24h 40m

$591

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Deals found on 12/6

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Christchurch

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 $98). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 CNS to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 June 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 65% on flights from Cairns to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 15 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Christchurch have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $599, 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 $1,485. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 31% 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 $257 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $551 and Qantas Airways from $591 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Christchurch is generally $274, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $257. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $599 for that flight.

  • 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 $98). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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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