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Cheap flights from Cairns to South Island

CNS — CHC
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$649
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to South Island?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to South Island (average of $446). Flying from Cairns to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $901). 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 South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How popular is this Cairns to South Island flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to South Island have been viewed 92 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $224. Virgin Australia flights start at $332 while deals on Emirates start at $514 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?

    On average you can expect to pay $375 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $375 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch) is currently priced at $854.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to South Island?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to South Island (average of $446). Flying from Cairns to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $901). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to South Island

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$264Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$446Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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