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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $454

CNS — CHC
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Tue 1/1206:40 -
1 stop14h 19m
Tue 8/1209:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 17/10$1,049
Wed 2/1212:05 -
2 stops27h 05m
Wed 9/1217:05 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 18/10$1,079
Thu 26/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 25m
Fri 4/1209:15 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 18/10$1,088
Sat 5/1206:40 -
1 stop8h 00m
Sat 12/1206:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 21/10$1,112
Fri 4/1210:15 -
1 stop10h 55m
Fri 11/1215:45 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 20/10$1,135

Find flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Round-trip from

$1,046

One-way from

$454

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$804
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 35m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 21/1

15:30-00:05

1 stop29h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$454

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 9/12

06:00-07:25

2 stops22h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$570

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 3/3

09:45-07:40

2 stops18h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$588

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 10/2

12:35-07:55

2 stops16h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$604

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 6/3

12:35-16:20

1 stop24h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$613
Fastest return journey

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 9/12

06:40-17:40

1 stop8h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$613

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 30/11

06:00-00:25

1 stop15h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$623

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 24/11

09:45-07:40

2 stops18h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$623

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 21/11

09:45-12:40

2 stops47h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$664

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 3/11

06:40-20:15

2 stops10h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$713

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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 $532). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $848). 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 $472 and $1,075 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,046 on Jetstar (1 Apr–31 May).

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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 $532). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $848). 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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