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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $360

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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$660

One-way from

$360

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$520

Good one-way deal

$297 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/8-25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns to Christchurch.

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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 5 July 2025.

Mon 18/809:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Mon 25/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/7$660
Tue 19/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/820:10CHC - CNS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$755
Mon 18/815:35CNS - CHC
2 stops13h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/810:30CHC - CNS
2 stops14h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/7$1,049
Sun 21/1217:00CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1206:20CHC - CNS
1 stop13h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,316

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Christchurch that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 18/8

09:45-00:10

1 stop12h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$660

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 19/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 26/8

20:10-20:55

2 stops26h 45m

$755

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 18/8

15:35-07:25

2 stops13h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

10:30-22:50

2 stops14h 20m

$1,049

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 21/12

17:00-12:40

1 stop16h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

06:20-16:50

1 stop13h 30m

$1,316

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 28/12

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$360

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 21/10

07:00-00:10

1 stop14h 10m

$590

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 21/10

10:55-11:15

2 stops21h 20m

$605

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 28/12

06:40-22:40

2 stops13h 00m

$802

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/7

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch

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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 $97). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 5 July 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 65% on flights from Cairns to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 5 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Cairns to Christchurch. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

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

    Currently priced at $660, 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 $1,049 and $1,316, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Christchurch for 24% 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 low as $360 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $590 and Air New Zealand from $605 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Christchurch is generally $380, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $264. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $660 for that flight.

  • 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.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

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  • 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 $97). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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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