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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $285

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 January 2026.

Sun 25/107:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 2/208:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$476
Tue 10/307:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/307:00
CHC
-
CNS
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$775
Sun 8/307:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 15/306:15
CHC
-
CNS
2 stops30h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$792
Tue 10/307:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Tue 17/309:15
CHC
-
CNS
1 stop15h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/1$799
Thu 19/207:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 26/216:10
CHC
-
CNS
1 stop19h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/1$828
Fri 13/217:35
CNS
-
CHC
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/208:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$834
Sun 8/307:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/306:20
CHC
-
CNS
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$848
Thu 19/207:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/220:35
CHC
-
CNS
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$910

Find 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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$775

One-way from

$285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$539
10/3-17/3
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

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Christchurch

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Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 10/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

07:00-08:20

2 stops28h 20m

$775

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 8/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

06:15-09:20

2 stops30h 05m

$792

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 10/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

09:15-22:05

1 stop15h 50m

$799

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 13/2

17:35-00:25

1 stop27h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 16/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$834

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 8/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

06:20-23:05

1 stop19h 45m

$848

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 13/2

14:25-08:25

2 stops15h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 16/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,035

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 29/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$285

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 19/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$360

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 31/3

09:40-00:05

1 stop11h 25m

$400

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 2/7

09:40-00:05

1 stop12h 25m

$515

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $280). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in August is currently the most expensive (average of $448). 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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  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Christchurch have been viewed 16 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.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $280). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in August is currently the most expensive (average of $448). 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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