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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns from $177

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$404

One-way from

$177

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$475

Good one-way deal

$222 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/9-14/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($380 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Fri 5/907:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 14/922:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/8$404
Wed 1/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Wed 8/1009:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/8$566
Fri 3/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Fri 10/1009:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/8$616
Thu 2/1006:15CHC - CNS
2 stops53h 10mJetstar
Thu 9/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/8$655
Wed 1/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1017:25CNS - CHC
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$661

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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 19 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 5/9

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sun 14/9

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$404

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 1/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Wed 8/10

09:45-00:10

1 stop11h 25m

$566

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 3/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Fri 10/10

09:45-00:10

1 stop11h 25m

$616

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 2/10

06:15-08:25

2 stops53h 10m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$655

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 1/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Wed 8/10

17:25-15:55

2 stops19h 30m

$661

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 27/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$177

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$184

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$184

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 5/9

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$184

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 3/9

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$184

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Cairns

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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Cairns is 72 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 19 August 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.

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  • How popular is this Christchurch to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Christchurch to Cairns was viewed by 5 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 are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $196. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Cairns) can be booked for $566 on average our data indicates $222 when flying from Christchurch to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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