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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $518

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
1 May — 8 May1
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 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$593

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$690

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/6-23/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 26 April 2025.

Tue 16/922:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 24/907:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$518
Tue 10/622:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/620:30CHC - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$622
Tue 16/906:00CNS - CHC
3 stops13h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 27/909:40CHC - CNS
2 stops15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,796

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Cairns

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 22/6

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 23/6

16:05-09:10

1 stop19h 05m

$593

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 10/6

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 17/6

20:30-23:35

2 stops29h 05m

$622

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Deals found on 26/4

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 $102). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 26 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% 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 26 April 2025.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
438 reviews
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Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.6

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AKL - CHC

JetStar cancelled our flight last minute and did not provide any rebooking option on the same day even though we had booked a flexible rate.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
438 reviews
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
438 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.6

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AKL - CHC

JetStar cancelled our flight last minute and did not provide any rebooking option on the same day even though we had booked a flexible rate.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

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

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Christchurch round-trip?

    Currently priced at $593, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Christchurch and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 36% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Christchurch is generally $254, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $253. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $439 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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    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 $102). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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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