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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $333

CNS — CHC
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Tue 20/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 21/1007:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 18/8$582
Sun 13/907:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Mon 21/906:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 18/8$622
Sun 13/907:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Mon 14/906:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 20/8$644
Tue 20/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 21/1021:00 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 18/8$821
Fri 18/906:45 -
2 stops51h 35m
Fri 25/906:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 18/8$853
Sun 13/909:40 -
2 stops43h 30m
Mon 21/906:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 19/8$874

Find flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Round-trip from

$582

One-way from

$333

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$523
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/10-21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 13/9

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 21/9

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$622

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 13/9

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 14/9

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$644

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 18/9

06:45-12:20

2 stops51h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 25/9

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$853

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 5/10

17:25-00:10

1 stop27h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 12/10

07:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$933

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:00-08:10

2 stops23h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 21/10

18:10-09:45

1 stop18h 35m

$1,051

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 8/10

06:00-22:20

2 stops13h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 9/10

14:05-11:40

1 stop24h 35m

$1,078

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 7/2

13:50-00:50

1 stop8h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 9/3

06:05-11:00

1 stop7h 55m

$1,142

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 3/11

12:05-00:50

1 stop9h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

09:15-19:05

1 stop12h 50m

$1,177

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 13/9

06:50-22:20

2 stops37h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 21/9

06:00-16:55

1 stop12h 55m

$1,177

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 4/1

13:50-00:25

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 8/1

06:20-16:50

1 stop13h 30m

$1,232

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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 $500). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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 $431 and $690 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $582 on Jetstar (20 Oct–21 Oct).

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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.

  • 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?

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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 $500). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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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