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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $412

CNS — CHC
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Sat 28/1109:45 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sun 6/1214:10 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 8/11$840
Sat 28/1109:45 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sun 6/1207:15 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 8/11$914
Sat 5/1210:15 -
1 stop28h 05m
Fri 11/1206:05 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 4/11$946
Thu 3/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 20m
Wed 9/1206:20 -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 8/11$951
Thu 3/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 20m
Wed 9/1209:10 -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 8/11$961
Mon 7/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 20m
Wed 16/1209:10 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 4/11$986
Sat 5/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 20m
Fri 11/1207:15 -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 4/11$1,032
Mon 7/1213:50 -
2 stops14h 35m
Wed 16/1219:45 -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 4/11$1,167
Sat 5/1206:50 -
2 stops24h 25m
Fri 11/1219:05 -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 4/11$1,358
Thu 3/1209:15 -
2 stops19h 10m
Wed 9/1209:00 -
2 stops16h 40m
Deal found 8/11$1,402
Tue 22/1206:00 -
1 stop15h 25m
Tue 29/1206:20 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 7/11$1,412

Find flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Round-trip from

$723

One-way from

$412

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$521

Good one-way deal

$384 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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5/3-31/12
  • 5/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 5/3

18:05-17:40

1 stop20h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$416

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 19/2

09:45-17:55

2 stops29h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$491

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 19/2

12:05-08:25

2 stops41h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$520

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 19/2

11:15-00:50

1 stop10h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$531
Fastest return journey

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 10/12

12:35-01:30

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$537

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 8/12

18:05-17:40

1 stop20h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$539

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 7/12

18:05-22:20

2 stops25h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$556

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 8/12

11:40-07:25

2 stops16h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$578

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 4/1

15:40-14:55

1 stop20h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$648

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 1/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 29/3

06:45-09:45

1 stop30h 00m

$723

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $440). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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.

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
578 reviews
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Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

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
578 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

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 88 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 11h 20m. There are 3883 km between Cairns and Christchurch.

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

    Jetstar, at $282, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Christchurch.. Jetstar is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $230 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $524 and Emirates from $527 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Christchurch is generally $384, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $384. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $868 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $440). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$282Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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