Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns from $348
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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Cairns are usually found in August or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
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Best flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Wed 25/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 8/307:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$514
Sat 17/106:20CHC - CNS
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$830
Wed 25/219:10CHC - CNS
2 stops18h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/317:35CNS - CHC
2 stops24h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$880
Sun 18/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Sun 25/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$687
Thu 23/406:10CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/409:40CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$832
Sat 17/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$854
Direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Wed 25/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 8/307:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$514
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 17/106:20CHC - CNS
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$830
Sat 17/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Sat 24/109:45CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$854
Sun 18/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Sun 25/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$687
One-way flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Wed 24/1208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$348
Fri 6/215:45CHC - CNS
1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$433
Mon 5/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$443
Sat 7/306:20CHC - CNS
1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12$445
Wed 31/1215:55CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$461
Sat 7/319:15CHC - CNS
2 stops18h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$488
Fri 6/218:10CHC - CNS
2 stops19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$540
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS). 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 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Cairns 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
Cairns
Sun 8/3
07:15-15:10
Nonstop4h 55m
$514
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Sun 18/1
16:10-09:05
1 stop19h 55m
Cairns
Sun 25/1
07:15-15:10
Nonstop4h 55m
$687
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Sat 17/1
06:20-14:05
1 stop10h 45m
Cairns
Sat 24/1
09:45-00:05
1 stop11h 20m
$830
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Thu 23/4
06:10-23:05
1 stop18h 55m
Cairns
Mon 27/4
09:40-00:05
1 stop12h 25m
$832
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Sat 17/1
16:10-09:05
1 stop19h 55m
Cairns
Sat 24/1
09:45-07:35
2 stops18h 50m
$854
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Wed 25/2
19:10-11:00
2 stops18h 50m
Cairns
Sun 8/3
17:35-21:25
2 stops24h 50m
$880
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Wed 24/12
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
$348
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Fri 6/2
15:45-22:05
1 stop9h 20m
$433
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Sat 7/3
06:20-17:15
1 stop13h 55m
$443
ChristchurchCairns
CHC - CNS
CHCCNS
Christchurch
Mon 5/1
08:20-10:55
Nonstop5h 35m
$443
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Cairns is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $213). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in March is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 CHC to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Cairns as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
How often are flights from Christchurch to Cairns delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Christchurch to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Christchurch to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $896.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar from Christchurch to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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How popular is this Christchurch to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from Christchurch to Cairns was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
Jetstar can get you from Christchurch to Cairns in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 3883 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Cairns round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($244), offers the cheapest pricing from Christchurch to Cairns. Jetstar is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $170. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Cairns) can be booked for $514 on average, our data indicates $172 when flying from Christchurch to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $213). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in March is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch to Cairns. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
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