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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $335

CNS — CHC
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Thu 15/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 21/1007:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 27/8$585
Thu 15/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Thu 22/1009:20 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 30/8$914
Sun 11/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 18/1008:00 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 27/8$974
Thu 15/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Thu 22/1020:40 -
2 stops39h 25m
Deal found 30/8$996
Sun 25/1006:40 -
2 stops10h 35m
Tue 3/1109:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 28/8$1,018
Sun 11/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 27/8$1,026
Thu 19/1114:40 -
2 stops29h 15m
Wed 2/1209:10 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 31/8$1,046
Thu 19/1106:40 -
1 stop8h 00m
Wed 2/1209:10 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 31/8$1,056

Find flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Round-trip from

$585

One-way from

$335

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$529
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/10-21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 15/10

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 21/10

07:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$585

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 11/10

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 18/10

06:15-08:30

2 stops29h 15m

$1,026

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 25/10

06:00-00:25

1 stop15h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

09:15-22:10

1 stop15h 55m

$1,107

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 15/10

15:35-14:35

2 stops20h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 22/10

09:20-19:50

1 stop13h 30m

$1,156

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 11/10

20:35-15:45

2 stops16h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 18/10

21:00-09:45

1 stop15h 45m

$1,210

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 31/12

17:25-09:25

2 stops13h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 16/1

06:05-11:20

1 stop8h 15m

$1,305

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 10/9

15:45-14:25

1 stop20h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 14/9

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$1,432
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Fastest single journey

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 20/10

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

$347

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 22/9

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

$433

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 27/9

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

$595

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $505). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of $772). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Christchurch flights typically cost between $424 and $603 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $585 on Jetstar (15 Oct–21 Oct).

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Christchurch have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Cairns to Christchurch in about 4h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Cairns to Christchurch is about 3883 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $505). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of $772). 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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