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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $277

CNS — CHC
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Tue 20/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 21/1007:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 23/8$452
Tue 6/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Fri 16/1007:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 25/8$547
Tue 20/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 21/1020:30 -
2 stops29h 50m
Deal found 23/8$746
Tue 6/1011:35 -
1 stop9h 35m
Fri 16/1007:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 25/8$785
Sun 11/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 18/1008:00 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 27/8$801
Fri 9/1011:20 -
1 stop11h 00m
Fri 16/1007:55 -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 25/8$825
Sun 11/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 27/8$844
Thu 8/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Thu 15/1016:05 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 24/8$858
Fri 16/1006:00 -
2 stops24h 50m
Tue 20/1009:20 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 25/8$910

Find flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Round-trip from

$452

One-way from

$277

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$435

Good round-trip deal

$496 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/10-21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 20/10

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 21/10

09:20-19:55

1 stop13h 35m

$627

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 11/10

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 18/10

06:15-08:30

2 stops29h 15m

$844

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 20/10

06:00-22:10

2 stops13h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 21/10

21:00-09:45

1 stop15h 45m

$942

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 23/9

09:40-07:10

2 stops43h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 30/9

07:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$970

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 3/11

12:05-00:50

1 stop9h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

09:15-19:05

1 stop12h 50m

$979

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 10/10

06:50-00:20

1 stop14h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 17/10

07:00-21:00

1 stop17h 00m

$986

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 11/10

20:35-15:45

2 stops16h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 18/10

21:00-09:45

1 stop15h 45m

$996

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 10/9

17:40-00:20

1 stop28h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 14/9

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$1,148

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 24/9

09:40-00:10

1 stop12h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 1/10

06:30-09:05

2 stops29h 35m

$1,166
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 18/10

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $416). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 $349 and $497 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $452 on Jetstar (20 Oct–21 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar from Cairns to Christchurch by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
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Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Christchurch was viewed by 133 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 Cairns to Christchurch?

    Departing from Cairns to Christchurch will take you 4h 55m. There are 3883 km between Cairns and Christchurch. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Christchurch round-trip?

    Jetstar, at $269, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Christchurch.. Jetstar is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Christchurch is generally $720, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $388. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $547 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.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch 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 Cairns to Christchurch?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $416). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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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Top airline flying from Cairns to Christchurch

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JetstarCheapest$269Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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