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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $473

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — CHC
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
Fri 3/5
Fri 10/5

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 28 April 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,106

Round-trip from

$189
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From Cairns to Christchurch
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

Users have found that booking a flight from Cairns to Christchurch at least 51 days early can save you up to 25% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 51 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cairns to Christchurch for as little as $1,140 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,490 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Christchurch?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch from Cairns. Users have commonly found prices around $1,168 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $941. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Christchurch (CNS - CHC)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Christchurch as you normally would.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Cairns and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,588 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Thu 4/709:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Thu 11/716:05CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 05mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$993
Thu 4/709:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Thu 11/708:35CHC - CNS
2 stops14h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$1,032

Cairns to Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Christchurch in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,588 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Thu 4/709:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Thu 11/716:05CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 05mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$993
Thu 4/709:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Thu 11/708:35CHC - CNS
2 stops14h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$1,032
Fri 22/1109:05CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 05mJetstar
Tue 26/1116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop25h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$1,037
Sun 30/606:00CNS - CHC
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/716:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,153
Sun 30/620:50CNS - CHC
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/716:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,156
Fri 22/1106:00CNS - CHC
2 stops14h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 26/1106:10CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,249
Thu 4/706:00CNS - CHC
2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/714:00CHC - CNS
2 stops10h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,352
Sun 30/610:15CNS - CHC
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 8/706:45CHC - CNS
2 stops18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,357
Fri 22/1112:45CNS - CHC
2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/1105:45CHC - CNS
2 stops11h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4$1,424

One-way flights to Christchurch from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,588 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
Mon 24/609:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$473
Mon 24/614:35CNS - CHC
2 stops15h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$549
Thu 29/810:15CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$613
Thu 29/813:30CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$619
Thu 29/813:30CNS - CHC
2 stops16h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$763
Mon 24/609:10CNS - CHC
3 stops12h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,047

Find flights from Cairns to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 117,588 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2024.

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$993 - $1,357

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Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 4/7

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 11/7

1 stop19h 05m

$993

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 4/7

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 11/7

2 stops14h 45m

$1,032

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 30/6

2 stops23h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 8/7

1 stop8h 00m

$1,153

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 30/6

1 stop26h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 8/7

1 stop8h 00m

$1,156

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 4/7

2 stops11h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 11/7

2 stops10h 35m

$1,352

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 30/6

2 stops20h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 8/7

2 stops18h 15m

$1,357

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Christchurch is currently $677 while a return flight costs $1,174. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $112). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in March is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

January

$189

February

$281

March

$310

April

$207

May

$221

June

$227

July

$226

August

$239

September

$244

October

$205

November

$266

December

$251

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °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 28 April 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
646 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
646 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
646 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
991 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
646 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
665 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
646 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Christchurch for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Christchurch for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $993, but on average you can expect to pay $1,173.

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

    Currently priced at $993, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Christchurch and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,352 and $1,357, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 15% 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 little as $473 on Jetstar Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $549 and Qantas Airways from $613 one-way.

  • What does CNS to CHC mean?

    This is defined as Cairns Airport (CNS) and Christchurch Airport (CHC). Codes like Christchurch Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Christchurch that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Christchurch flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Christchurch with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Christchurch flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Christchurch that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Christchurch offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Christchurch flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Christchurch flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Christchurch flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/4.

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