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Cheap flights from Cairns to South Island from $427

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 29/7. 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
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4
Wed 1/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to South Island?

To save on the cost of your flight from Cairns to South Island, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 25% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,056 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,380.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to South Island?

August can be a great time to fly to South Island from Cairns with a flight ticket averaging about $1,082. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $872. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to South Island (CNS - EDG)?

When flying from Cairns to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Cairns and South Island. 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 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Air New Zealand flights we've detected travelling from Cairns to South Island. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops31h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/518:35CHC - CNS
2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$1,121
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops31h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/517:10CHC - CNS
2 stops19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$1,124

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and South Island. 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 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights travelling from Cairns to South Island. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Wed 29/513:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 31/510:45ZQN - CNS
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,034
Wed 29/513:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 31/510:45ZQN - CNS
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,036
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,039
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,042
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,071
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,073
Wed 29/513:30CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 31/515:25ZQN - CNS
2 stops19h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,251
Wed 29/513:30CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 31/515:25ZQN - CNS
2 stops19h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,302

Cheap Cairns to South Island flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to South Island specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Cairns to South Island in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 29/509:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop23h 50mJetstar
Fri 31/512:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$855
Wed 29/509:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop23h 50mJetstar
Fri 31/512:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/4$856
Wed 29/513:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 31/510:45ZQN - CNS
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,034
Wed 29/513:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 31/510:45ZQN - CNS
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,036
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,039
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,042
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,071
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,073
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops31h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/518:35CHC - CNS
2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$1,121

Cairns to South Island 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and South Island in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Cairns to South Island in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 29/509:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop23h 50mJetstar
Fri 31/512:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/4$856
Fri 20/1206:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 27/1214:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/4$990
Wed 29/513:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 31/510:45ZQN - CNS
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,036
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,039
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,042
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,071
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 17/515:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,073
Fri 20/1211:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 27/1214:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops28h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/4$1,090
Mon 13/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops31h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/518:35CHC - CNS
2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$1,121

One-way flights to South Island from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to South Island. 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 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Cairns to South Island, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from Cairns to South Island can use the search form above.
Mon 29/712:15CNS - CHC
1 stop9h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$427
Mon 29/706:35CNS - CHC
2 stops23h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$441
Fri 9/806:35CNS - CHC
2 stops23h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$457
Thu 19/916:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/4$460
Fri 9/806:35CNS - CHC
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$471
Fri 20/906:35CNS - ZQN
2 stops25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 18/4$499
Sat 21/906:35CNS - ZQN
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$560
Thu 29/810:15CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$563
Thu 19/913:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/4$568

Find flights from Cairns to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to South Island 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 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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$855 - $1,124

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 29/5

1 stop23h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/5

1 stop12h 20m

$855

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 29/5

1 stop23h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/5

1 stop12h 20m

$856

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 29/5

1 stop21h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/5

2 stops13h 50m

$1,034

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 29/5

1 stop21h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/5

2 stops13h 50m

$1,036

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 13/5

1 stop16h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 17/5

1 stop18h 35m

$1,039

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 13/5

1 stop16h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 17/5

1 stop8h 45m

$1,042

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 13/5

2 stops12h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 17/5

1 stop8h 45m

$1,071

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 13/5

2 stops31h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 17/5

2 stops18h 10m

$1,121

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 13/5

2 stops31h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 17/5

2 stops19h 35m

$1,124

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Cairns to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
662 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
687 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

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
1,013 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
680 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to South Island?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to South Island. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Cairns to South Island for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to South Island for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $855, but on average you can expect to pay $1,067.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to South Island one-way

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $427 Virgin Australia flights start at $460 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $563 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to South Island?

    The most popular airlines flying from Cairns to South Island are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • 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. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN), Blenheim Airport (BHE), Invercargill Airport (IVC).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to South Island 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 South Island with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to South Island 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 South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to South Island.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to South Island 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 South Island that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to South Island 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 South Island?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to South Island 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 South Island flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to South Island flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/4.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cairns to South Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
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JetstarCheapest$503Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$745Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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